user-centric design

[ˈjuːzər ˈsentrɪk dɪˈzaɪn]
noun
design centrado no usuário
1. A design philosophy that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and behaviors of end-users throughout the entire design process
The company adopted user-centric design to ensure their mobile app was intuitive and easy to navigate.
A empresa adotou design centrado no usuário para garantir que seu aplicativo móvel fosse intuitivo e fácil de navegar.
2. An approach that involves research, testing, and iteration based on real user feedback and data
Through user-centric design, the team discovered that users preferred darker themes for better eye comfort.
Através do design centrado no usuário, a equipe descobriu que os usuários preferiam temas escuros para maior conforto dos olhos.
3. A methodology that places the user at the center of product development rather than technology or business goals
User-centric design differs from traditional approaches by prioritizing usability over aesthetic complexity.
O design centrado no usuário difere das abordagens tradicionais ao priorizar a usabilidade em relação à complexidade estética.
User-centric design has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American tech industries since the 2010s. In Brazil, it reflects the growing tech startup ecosystem and the influence of global design methodologies. In the USA, it is a foundational principle in Silicon Valley and tech culture. The term emphasizes empathy and practical problem-solving over purely aesthetic or theoretical design approaches.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
human-centered designuser-focused designuser experience designdesign thinking
Antonyms / Antônimos
technology-driven designdesigner-centric designbusiness-first design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design centrado no usuário
Most common translation in Brazil; widely used in tech and design industries
São Paulo
design focado no usuário
Alternative phrasing commonly used in corporate tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
design pensado no usuário
Less formal variation used in creative and startup communities
Portugal
design centrado no utilizador
Portuguese adaptation using 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário'

Related Words

UX/UI designusability testinguser researchwireframingprototypingaccessibilityinteraction design

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting yourself in the user's shoes
designing with the end user in mind
meeting users where they are
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