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   design

   /dɪˈzʌɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made: "he has just unveiled his design for the new museum" Similar planblueprintdrawingscale drawingsketchoutlinemapplotdiagramdelineationdraftdepictionrepresentationartist's impressionschememodelprototypeproposal
   • ▪ the art or action of conceiving of and producing a plan or drawing of something before it is made: "good design can help the reader understand complicated information"
   • ▪ the arrangement of the features of an artefact, as produced from following a plan or drawing: "inside, the design reverts to turn-of-the-century luxe" Similar planblueprintdrawingscale drawingsketchoutlinemapplotdiagramdelineationdraftdepictionrepresentationartist's impressionschememodelprototypeproposal
   • 2. a decorative pattern: "pottery with a lovely blue and white design" Similar patternmotifdevicestylearrangementcompositionmake-uplayoutconstitutionconfigurationorganizationconstructionshapeformformationfigure
   • 3. purpose or planning that exists behind an action, fact, or object: "the appearance of design in the universe" Similar intentionaimpurposeplanintentobjectiveobjectgoalendtargetpointhopedesirewishdreamaspirationambitionidea

   verb

   • 1. decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it: "a number of architectural students were designing a factory" Similar plandraw plans ofdrawsketchoutlinemap outplotblock outdelineatedraftdepictinventoriginatecreatethink upcome up withdeviseformformulateconceivemakeproducedevelopfashionfabricateforgehatchcoininformal:dream up
   • ▪ do or plan (something) with a specific purpose in mind: "the tax changes were designed to stimulate economic growth" Similar intendaimdevisecontrivepurposeplantailorfashionmake fittingadjustadaptfitgearequipmeandestineorient

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘to designate’): from Latin designare ‘to designate’, reinforced by French désigner. The noun is via French from Italian.

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2. www.theknowledgeacademy.com › blog › design-thinkingDesign Thinking: Definition, Importance, and Stages - The...

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   1 day ago · The Five Stages of Design Thinking . Stanford University's d.school is famous for its excellent Design Thinking approach. Their process has five phases: Understand, Define, come up with ideas, make a model, and test it out. These stages can be mixed up and done simultaneously; teams can do them over as needed. Stage 1: Empathise

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4. design.tutsplus.com › articles › the-basic-elements-of-designThe Basic Elements of Design | Envato Tuts+

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   Sep 4, 2024 · In this article, we'll include a video explaining what are the elements of design and why these basic elements, also called design principles, are so important.

5. www.britannica.com › art › graphic-designGraphic design | Art, Typography, & Layout Techniques

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   Sep 24, 2024 · graphic design, the art and profession of selecting and arranging visual elements—such as typography, images, symbols, and colours—to convey a message to an audience.

6. www.thisiseindhoven.com › en › see-and-doDDW-prep: What exactly is design? | This is Eindhoven

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   1 day ago · Design is everywhere, underlying almost everything you see and experience, including products, buildings, services, and interactions. Someone has thought about a problem or need and designed something for it—sometimes with varying success. Either way, design is much more versatile than most people think. To prepare you for Dutch Design Week ...

7. www.britannica.com › art › interior-designInterior design | Definition, History, Styles, & Facts |...

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   Sep 20, 2024 · interior design, planning and design of man-made spaces, a part of environmental design and closely related to architecture. Although the desire to create a pleasant environment is as old as civilization itself, the field of interior design is relatively new.

8. inkbotdesign.com › graphic-design-principles12 Key Graphic Design Principles & How To Apply Them - 2024

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   Sep 6, 2024 · 1. Balance: The Art of Visual Equilibrium. Balance in graphic design is like riding a bicycle – once you achieve the proper balance, everything moves smoothly and harmoniously. It is about distributing the visual weight of design elements across the composition so that no part feels too heavy or too light.

9. www.avocademy.com › blogs › the-guacWhat is Design Thinking? – Avocademy

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   5 days ago · By using Design Thinking, companies have found that they can increase productivity and product quality. Design Thinking is not just for designers. Thinking by design is a method that can be used to solve problems across many fields. Of course, this includes UX designers. Design Thinking is a powerful tool to have in your arsenal.