multi-level design

[/ˈmʌlti ˈlevəl dɪˈzaɪn/]
nounpl: multi-level designs
design em múltiplos níveis
1. A design approach or structure that incorporates multiple hierarchical layers, levels, or strata to organize information, functionality, or physical space
The architect presented a multi-level design for the shopping mall that optimized customer flow.
O arquiteto apresentou um design em múltiplos níveis para o shopping que otimizava o fluxo de clientes.
2. In software or systems engineering, a design pattern that separates concerns across different abstraction layers
The software uses a multi-level design with presentation, business logic, and data access layers.
O software utiliza um design em múltiplos níveis com camadas de apresentação, lógica de negócios e acesso a dados.
3. A hierarchical organizational structure in design that separates components into different functional or conceptual tiers
The multi-level design of the organizational chart clearly defined reporting structures.
O design em múltiplos níveis do organograma definiu claramente as estruturas de relatório.
Multi-level design is a prominent concept in both American and Brazilian design industries, particularly in software development, architecture, and UX/UI design. In Brazil's growing tech sector, especially in São Paulo's startup scene, this terminology is increasingly adopted from English. The concept reflects modern design philosophy that prioritizes organization, scalability, and user experience across different contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hierarchical designlayered designtiered designstratified designmodular design
Antonyms / Antônimos
flat designsingle-level designmonolithic design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design em múltiplos níveis
Most common translation used in Brazilian Portuguese design and engineering contexts
São Paulo
design estratificado
Alternative technical term commonly used in São Paulo's design and tech industries
Portugal
design em vários níveis
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
design em camadas
Alternative term used in local tech and design communities

Related Words

architecturehierarchyabstraction layersinformation architecturesystem designstructural organization

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking in layers
building from the ground up
stratified approach
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