the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); he contributed to the design of a new instrument

[ Syn: designing ]

an arrangement scheme; the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests

[ Syn: plan ]

something intended as a guide for making something else; a blueprint for a house; a pattern for a skirt

[ Syn: blueprint , pattern ]

a decorative or artistic work; the coach had a design on the doors

[ Syn: pattern , figure ]

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough; it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs; he made no secret of his designs

[ Syn: purpose , intent , intention , aim ]

a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; the design of a building'

the creation of something in the mind

[ Syn: invention , innovation , excogitation , conception ]

make or work out a plan for; devise; They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack

[ Syn: plan , project , contrive ]

plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect; This room is not designed for work'

create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner; Chanel designed the famous suit'

make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum

[ Syn: plan ]

create designs; Dupont designs for the house of Chanel'

conceive or fashion in the mind; invent; She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day'

intend or have as a purpose; She designed to go far in the world of business'