design

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”

an arrangement scheme

“the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult”

“it was an excellent design for living”

“a plan for seating guests”

something intended as a guide for making something else

“a blueprint for a house”

“a pattern for a skirt”

a decorative or artistic work

“the coach had a design on the doors”

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”

a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

“the design of a building”

make or work out a plan for; devise

“They contrived to murder their boss”

“design a new sales strategy”

“plan an attack”

“Did he design his major works over a short period of time?”

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”

“Did he design his major works over a short period of time?”

create designs

“Dupont designs for the house of Chanel”

“Did he design his major works over a short period of time?”

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”