Design

What “Design” means

Noun

1. A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
2. A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
3. A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
4. The composition of a work of art.
5. Intention or plot.

Verb

1. To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
2. To plan (to do something).
3. To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
4. To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
5. To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.

Where the word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē- Proto-Indo-European *sek-? Proto-Indo-European *-nóm Proto-Italic *segnom Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂tiinflu. Proto-Italic *-ājō Proto-Italic *-āō Proto-Italic *segnāō Latin signō Latin designōder. Old French designerder. Middle English designen English design From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“to mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“to mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.

Business name ideas with “Design”

Industries where “Design” fits

We suggest this word for 11 business types and industries, including:

• Architecture Firm
• Engineering Firm
• Graphic Design Studio
• Web Design Agency
• Architectural Services
• Computer Systems Design Services
• Engineering Services
• Graphic Design Services
• Industrial Design Services
• Interior Design Services
• Other Specialized Design Services