design

Noun
  1. The act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (synset 100929892)
    "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"
    is a type of: creating by mental acts - the act of creating something by thinking
    subtypes: planning - the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
    same as: designing
  2. An arrangement scheme (synset 105736623)
    "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
    is a type of: arrangement, organisation, organization, system - an organized structure for arranging or classifying
    subtypes:
    • configuration, constellation - an arrangement of parts or elements
    • layout - a plan or design of something that is laid out
    • snare, trap - something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
    • hotel plan, meal plan - a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel
    same as: plan
  3. Something intended as a guide for making something else (synset 105910921)
    "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"
    is a type of: plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
    same as: blueprint, pattern
  4. A decorative or artistic work (synset 103183448)
    "the coach had a design on the doors"
    is a type of: decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
    subtypes:
    • argyle, argyll - a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland
    • bear claw - an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery
    • damascene - a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
    • decal, decalcomania - either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
    • device - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
    • emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
    • herringbone, herringbone pattern - a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery
    • linocut - a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum
    • mandala - any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation
    • mihrab - (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca
    • motif, motive - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
    • polka dot - design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots
    • pyrograph - a design produced by pyrography
    • screen saver - (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time
    • sunburst - a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it
    • tattoo - a design on the skin made by tattooing
    • tetraskele, tetraskelion - a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center
    • triskele, triskelion - a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center
    • weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
    • marking - a pattern of marks
    same as: figure, pattern
  5. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (synset 105991037)
    "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"
    is a type of: end, goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
    subtypes:
    • idea, mind - your intention; what you intend to do
    • cross-purpose - a contrary aim
    • final cause - (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process
    • sake - the purpose of achieving or obtaining
    • view - purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
    • will - a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
    same as: aim, intent, intention, purpose
  6. A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (synset 103183984)
    "the design of a building"
    is a type of: sketch, study - preliminary drawing for later elaboration
  7. The creation of something in the mind (synset 105641230)
    is a type of: creative thinking, creativeness, creativity - the ability to create
    subtypes:
    • concoction - the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose
    • contrivance - the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
    same as: conception, excogitation, innovation, invention
Verb
  1. Make or work out a plan for;
    Devise (synset 201641910)
    "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
    is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
    subtypes:
    • plot - devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)
    • concert - contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement
    • map, map out - plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
    same as: contrive, plan, project
  2. Plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (synset 200711454)
    "This room is not designed for work"
    is a type of: designate, destine, intend, specify - design or destine
  3. Create the design for;
    Create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (synset 201644092)
    "Chanel designed the famous suit"
    is a type of: create, make - create by artistic means
    subtypes:
    verb group: design - create designs
  4. Make a design of;
    Plan out in systematic, often graphic form (synset 201643256)
    "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"
    is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
    subtypes:
    same as: plan
  5. Create designs (synset 201757404)
    "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"
    is a type of: create, make - create by artistic means
    verb group: design - create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
  6. Conceive or fashion in the mind;
    Invent (synset 201637367)
    "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"
    is a type of: conceive, conceptualise, conceptualize, gestate - have the idea for
  7. Intend or have as a purpose (synset 200700338)
    "She designed to go far in the world of business"
    is a type of: intend, mean, think - have in mind as a purpose

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