incoherent design
[ɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt dɪˈzaɪn]
noun phrasepl: incoherent designs
design incoerente
1. A design that lacks logical consistency, clarity, or unified structure; elements that do not work together harmoniously or fail to communicate a clear message or purpose
The website's incoherent design confused users with inconsistent navigation and conflicting visual styles.
O design incoerente do website confundiu os usuários com navegação inconsistente e estilos visuais conflitantes.
2. In product design or architecture, a layout or structure where components lack cohesion or clear relationship to one another
The building's incoherent design made it difficult for visitors to understand the flow between spaces.
O design incoerente do edifício dificultava que os visitantes entendessem o fluxo entre os espaços.
3. Lack of visual or functional harmony in design elements that should work as an integrated whole
The app suffered from incoherent design choices that frustrated both new and experienced users.
O app sofria com escolhas de design incoerentes que frustravam usuários novatos e experientes.
In both American and Brazilian design communities, 'incoherent design' is a critical term used in UX/UI, architecture, and product design discourse. Brazilian designers often discuss 'design incoerente' when critiquing projects that fail to meet modern design principles. In the USA, this term is frequently used in tech startups and design agencies as a significant flaw. The concept reflects contemporary emphasis on user-centered, cohesive design thinking.
NYC Slang
hot mess design or messy design
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