skeletal design
[ˈskɛlɪtəl dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: skeletal designs
design esquelético
1. A minimalist design approach that shows only the essential structural framework or basic elements of a product, interface, or building, without decorative or non-essential details
The architect presented a skeletal design of the building to show its basic structural framework.
O arquiteto apresentou um design esquelético do edifício para mostrar sua estrutura básica.
2. In user interface and web design, a wireframe or prototype that displays only the fundamental layout and functionality without visual styling or graphic elements
The UX designer created a skeletal design to map out the user flow before adding colors and images.
O designer de UX criou um design esquelético para mapear o fluxo do usuário antes de adicionar cores e imagens.
3. Any design concept or plan reduced to its bare essentials, serving as a foundation for further development
We started with a skeletal design and gradually added more complexity to the project.
Começamos com um design esquelético e gradualmente adicionamos mais complexidade ao projeto.
In Brazil and internationally, skeletal design is primarily used in tech, UX/UI, and architecture sectors. It reflects the modern design philosophy emphasizing functionality over decoration. The term is particularly prevalent in startup culture and agile development methodologies where rapid prototyping is valued. In Portugal, English terminology is frequently mixed with Portuguese due to the international nature of design industries.
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