distributed design
[/dɪˈstrɪbjətɪd dɪˈzaɪn/]
nounpl: distributed designs
design distribuído
1. A design approach where design work is carried out by geographically dispersed teams or individuals rather than in a centralized location
The company adopted distributed design practices to leverage talent from multiple countries.
A empresa adotou práticas de design distribuído para aproveitar talentos de vários países.
2. In systems architecture, a design pattern where components and decision-making are spread across multiple nodes or systems rather than concentrated in one central point
Distributed design ensures no single point of failure in the network infrastructure.
O design distribuído garante que não haja um único ponto de falha na infraestrutura de rede.
3. An approach to product or service design that involves input and collaboration from stakeholders across different locations and time zones
With distributed design, we can incorporate feedback from our global user base in real-time.
Com design distribuído, podemos incorporar feedback de nossa base de usuários global em tempo real.
Distributed design has become increasingly prevalent in Brazil and Portugal with the growth of remote work and tech startups, particularly post-2020. The term reflects global shifts in how companies organize creative and technical work, with teams spread across major cities like São Paulo, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro collaborating on design projects. This approach is especially valued in the tech industry where access to specialized talent is prioritized over physical proximity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
work across distributed teams
embrace distributed design culture
leverage distributed design advantages
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