Lintérieureemphasizing

Lintérieureemphasizing is a neologism used to describe a practice in communication, design, and information architecture that prioritizes inner meaning, structure, and content over outward appearance or surface signals. The term signals a shift from exterior styling toward the substantiated substance of a message, interface, or system. It appears to be a portmanteau combining l’intérieur, the French word for interior, with emphasizing, and has circulated in informal online discussions and some design essays since the early 2020s.

Origin and usage: The coinage lacks a formal provenance or standard definition, and it is not part of established typologies. In discussions, proponents describe lintérieureemphasizing as encouraging writers, designers, and developers to reveal and foreground inner reasoning, content hierarchy, accessibility, and verifiable behavior rather than relying on flashy exterior cues.

Applications: In writing, it can mean foregrounding subtext and coherence; in UI/UX, it favors semantic structure, readable typography, and accessible navigation; in software documentation or API design, it stresses transparent, well-documented inner logic and behavior. In cultural critique, it may advocate for examining underlying assumptions rather than surface representations.

Criticism: Critics argue the term is vague and highly context-dependent, and that a balance between inner content and exterior presentation is often necessary for usability and engagement.

See also: information architecture, accessibility, semantic HTML, user experience.