Überladene
Überladene is a German adjective meaning "overloaded" or "overburdened." In contemporary German-language discourse, Überladene functions as a label for aesthetic, sonic, or informational density that overwhelms conventional readability or listening. The term is used across design, art, and media studies to describe works where multiple layers—text, image, sound, and interaction—are presented simultaneously or in rapid succession.
In visual design, überladene aesthetics emphasize dense composition, abundant typography, saturated color, and collage-like juxtapositions. In
Etymology: from über- "over" + laden "to load." Related forms include überladen (overloaded) and Überladung (overload). While
See also: maximalism; information overload; overloaded design; maximalist aesthetics.