harmful design
/ˈhɑːm.fʊl dɪˈzaɪn/ · harm.ful de.sign
noun
- A design or product that causes physical or psychological harm to users or the environment. The company was criticized for its harmful design of the new smartphone, which overheated and caused burns to users.
noun
- A design or system that perpetuates social or economic harm, often unintentionally. The researchers studied the harmful design of the city's transportation system, which disproportionately affected low-income communities.
noun
- A design or approach that is detrimental to the well-being or success of a project or organization. The team realized that their harmful design of the marketing campaign was driving away potential customers.
Synonyms
detrimental designharm-causing designmalevolent designpernicious designnoxious designharmful intentdetrimental approach
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of 'harmful design' gained significant attention in the tech industry after the release of the documentary 'The Social Dilemma' (2020), which highlighted the negative consequences of social media design on users' mental health.