inefficient design

[ɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt dɪˈzaɪn]
noun phrasepl: inefficient designs
design ineficiente
1. a plan or layout of an object, system, or process that fails to achieve its intended purpose with minimal waste of resources, time, or effort
The inefficient design of the building's layout resulted in poor traffic flow and wasted space.
O design ineficiente da disposição do edifício resultou em fluxo de tráfego ruim e desperdício de espaço.
2. a structure or arrangement that consumes excessive resources relative to the output or benefit produced
The software's inefficient design caused the application to run slowly and drain the battery quickly.
O design ineficiente do software fez com que o aplicativo executasse lentamente e drenasse a bateria rapidamente.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'design ineficiente' is commonly discussed in product development and technology sectors. In the USA, this term is frequently used in software engineering, UX/UI design, and architectural discussions. The concept reflects modern concerns about sustainability and resource optimization in both cultures.
NYC Slang
hot mess design / broken design
Synonyms / Sinônimos
poor designflawed designsuboptimal designwasteful designbadly designed system
Antonyms / Antônimos
efficient designoptimal designstreamlined designwell-designed system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design ineficiente
most common usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
design ineficiente / projeto mal feito
both terms used in corporate and industrial settings
Portugal
design ineficiente / projeto ineficaz
Portuguese European variant prefers 'ineficaz' in some contexts

Related Words

user experienceergonomicsoptimizationfunctionalityresource managementworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

a design that doesn't cut the mustard
a design that misses the mark
design gone wrong
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