nounmasculine/feminine (invariable in Portuguese)pl: designers
designer, projetista, desenhista
1. A person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before it being made or built, typically by drawing it in detail
She is a graphic designer who creates logos for companies.
Ela é uma designer gráfica que cria logotipos para empresas.
2. A person who designs clothes, fashion items, or haute couture
The famous fashion designer presented his new collection at Fashion Week.
O famoso designer de moda apresentou sua nova coleção na Semana de Moda.
3. Relating to or produced by a famous or prestigious designer; high-end or luxury
She wore designer clothes to the event.
Ela usava roupas de designer no evento.
4. A person who plans the structure or appearance of websites, user interfaces, or digital experiences
The UX designer improved the website's user experience.
O designer de UX melhorou a experiência do usuário do site.
In Brazil, 'designer' is a prestigious term widely used in fashion, advertising, technology, and creative industries. It carries connotations of sophistication and high quality. The word is borrowed directly from English and remains largely unchanged in Portuguese. In the USA, 'designer' not only refers to professionals but also functions as an adjective for luxury products (e.g., 'designer handbag'). In Portugal, the term is increasingly used but traditional Portuguese alternatives like 'desenhador' or 'estilista' may still be preferred in some contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
designer drug (narcótico de design, droga sintética)
designer label (marca de griffe)
designer baby (bebê geneticamente projetado)
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