i Register
In some senses, design is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
graphic
computer-aided
Engineers used computer-aided design to create the new bridge before construction began.
architectural, industrial, interior
DESIGN + NOUN
business, company, consultancy, firm | consultant, engineer, staff, team | centre, department, studio
work
My brother is looking for a job in design work at an advertising agency.
process
The architect explained each stage of the design process to the clients before starting work.
program, software | project | ability, expertise, skills
PHRASES
art and design
She's always been interested in art and design, so she decided to study graphic design at university.
ADJ
basic, simple | complex, sophisticated | excellent, good | poor | adventurous, bold, innovative, original, revolutionary | attractive, beautiful, stylish | classical, conventional, traditional | ergonomic
VERB + DESIGN
come up with, create, produce
The architect produced an innovative design that impressed the entire planning committee.
follow, use
The architect used a modern design for the new office building.
DESIGN + NOUN
feature
The kitchen redesign included modern features like new cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
concept, idea, solution
The company rejected the initial design solution because it was too expensive to manufacture.
brief, requirements, specifications
The architect reviewed the design specifications before starting construction on the new office building.
fault
award
The architect's innovative building received several prestigious design awards last year.
PREP
in ~
The new smartphone is elegant in design but difficult to use at first.
of ~
The architect presented a building of modern design that used sustainable materials.
to a ~
The architect created a modern kitchen to a minimalist design that saves space.
~ for
She showed me her design for a new garden that would have both flowers and vegetables.
PHRASES
at the design stage
The new shopping center is still at the design stage and won't open until next year.
ADJ
elaborate, intricate | simple | abstract, circular, floral, geometric, symmetrical
VERB + DESIGN
have
The new smartphone has a sleek design that makes it easy to hold.
ADJ
evil, sinister
grand
She had a grand design to renovate the old house and open it as a small hotel.
VERB + DESIGN
harbour, have
She harbours designs of opening her own bakery within the next two years.
PREP
by ~
She arranged the meeting by design to introduce her two friends who shared similar interests.
ADV
carefully, cleverly
The architect carefully designed the new library to include spaces for children and adults.
specially, specifically
The furniture was specifically designed to fit in small apartments.
PREP
for
This new software was specifically designed for small businesses that need to manage their finances easily.