flexible design

[ˈflɛksəbəl dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: flexible designs
design flexível
1. A design approach that can easily adapt to changes, new requirements, or different contexts without major structural modifications
The architect proposed a flexible design that could accommodate future expansions of the office building.
O arquiteto propôs um design flexível que pudesse acomodar futuras expansões do prédio comercial.
2. In software and product development, a design methodology that prioritizes adaptability and responsiveness to user needs and market changes
The team adopted a flexible design methodology to respond quickly to customer feedback.
A equipe adotou uma metodologia de design flexível para responder rapidamente aos comentários dos clientes.
3. A spatial or structural arrangement that allows for multiple uses or reconfigurations
The office features a flexible design with movable partitions for different work arrangements.
O escritório apresenta um design flexível com divisórias móveis para diferentes arranjos de trabalho.
In Brazil's growing tech and creative industries, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, 'flexible design' is increasingly valued as companies embrace agile methodologies. The concept aligns with the Brazilian cultural tendency toward adaptability (jogo de cintura). In the USA, this term is fundamental to design thinking and innovation discourse, especially in Silicon Valley and among UX/UI professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adaptive designmodular designresponsive designscalable design
Antonyms / Antônimos
rigid designfixed designinflexible designstatic design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design flexível
Standard term used in design and architecture fields across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
design flexível
Common in creative and tech industries
São Paulo
design flexível
Widely used in corporate and startup environments
Portugal
design flexível
Same term used; sometimes 'conceção flexível' in architectural contexts

Related Words

agile methodologyuser-centered designscalabilitymodularityadaptabilityiterative design

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
rolling with the punches
keeping options open
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