Brutalist Design
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A design style that emphasizes raw, stark, sometimes intentionally awkward or anti-polished visual choices. In web culture, brutalist design is often used to reject generic smooth startup aesthetics and make something feel more confrontational or memorable.
In plain English: A bold, raw, intentionally unpolished design style.
Example: "The portfolio site used brutalist design with harsh grids and oversized type, which made it impossible to mistake for a template."