Synonyms for
Design
Definition
Design means to plan or create something, like a building or a piece of clothing.
Synonyms & similar words
plan
pattern
blueprint
innovation
purpose
project
aim
invention
conception
designing
intention
contrive
excogitation
intent
figure
plan
create
devise
conceive
develop
formulate
draft
outline
blueprint
scheme
arrangement
composition
configuration
pattern
style
structure
model
prototype
sketch
drawing
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- design a product
- user interface design
- web design
- graphic design
- product design
- interior design
- design process
- design thinking
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'design' implies intentionality and purpose. It can sometimes be confused with 'disdain', which means to feel contempt for.
Example sentences
- I am going to design a new playground for our school.
- The graphic designer created a beautiful logo for the company.
- The architect is working on the design for the new building.
- The fashion designer is going to design a collection for the fashion show.
- The engineer designed a new machine to make the process easier.
Quotes
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs
Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent. - Joe Sparano
Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose. - Charles Eames