unit design

[ˈjuːnɪt dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: unit designs
design de unidade
1. The process of designing individual functional units or components of a larger system, product, or structure
The unit design for the new apartment building focused on maximizing space efficiency.
O design de unidade para o novo edifício de apartamentos focou em maximizar a eficiência do espaço.
2. In software engineering, the detailed design of individual software modules or components before implementation
The team spent weeks on unit design before writing any code.
A equipe passou semanas no design de unidade antes de escrever qualquer código.
3. In manufacturing or product design, the specification and planning of individual product units
Unit design must consider both aesthetics and functionality.
O design de unidade deve considerar tanto a estética quanto a funcionalidade.
This is a technical term widely used in Brazilian tech, software development, and engineering industries. In Portugal, the traditional term 'conceção' (conception) is sometimes preferred, but 'design' has become increasingly accepted due to international standardization in software and product development. The term reflects the influence of English technical vocabulary in global industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
component designmodule designdetailed designsubsystem design
Antonyms / Antônimos
system designmacro designoverall design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
design de unidade
Most common term used in technology and architecture contexts
São Paulo
design de unidade / projeto de unidade
Both terms are widely used in engineering and tech industries
Portugal
conceção de unidade / design de unidade
Portuguese prefers 'conceção' but 'design' is increasingly used

Related Words

architectural designsystem designprototypingspecificationimplementationengineering design

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from unit design
bottom-up design approach
unit-level specifications
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