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.
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