Definition of Design
Design
de·sign
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a plan that shows how something like a garment, building, or object will look and work, often in the form of a drawing, or the action of making such a plan;
e.g. She showed me the design for the dress she planned to sew. The team is busy with the design of a new product.
(noun)
a pattern of lines and shapes that decorates something;
e.g. The floor had a design of triangles set in the tiles.
(noun)
the goal, purpose, or intention behind some action, or a plan to achieve a certain outcome from one's actions;
e.g. I can't figure out his design behind asking so many questions.
(verb)
to make a detailed plan of how something will look and work, often by making a drawing;
e.g. They are working together to design the new office space.
(verb)
to have a specific goal, intention, or purpose behind one's actions;
e.g. We can design to arrive there at the same time as you so that you won't have to wait.
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Quotes
"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." -- Jim Rohn
"Luck is the residue of design." -- Howard Schultz
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