Definitions of design:

• noun:   the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

  Example: "He contributed to the design of a new instrument"

• noun:   a decorative or artistic work

  Example: "The coach had a design on the doors"

• noun:   a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

  Example: "The design of a building"

• noun:   an arrangement scheme

  Example: "The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"

• noun:   something intended as a guide for making something else
• noun:   the creation of something in the mind
• noun:   an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

  Example: "He made no secret of his designs"

• verb:   intend or have as a purpose

  Example: "She designed to go far in the world of business"

• verb:   design something for a specific role or purpose or effect

  Example: "This room is not designed for work"

• verb:   conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

  Example: "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"

• verb:   make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

  Example: "Design a better mousetrap"

• verb:   create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

  Example: "Chanel designed the famous suit"

• verb:   create designs

  Example: "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"

• verb:   make or work out a plan for; devise

  Example: "Design a new sales strategy"