A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made. The architect presented the design for the new library to the city council.
The art or action of conceiving of and producing a plan or drawing. She studied design at the university to become a professional graphic designer.
The wallpaper had a floral design that added charm to the room.
Purpose, planning, or intention that exists or is thought to exist behind an action, fact, or material object. The design behind the new policy was to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
A scheme or plan pursued for a particular, often covert or selfish, end. The detective suspected the businessman had designs on his partner’s share of the company.