design

/dɪˈzaɪn/
noun 5verb 5

Collocations

43
1

(noun.) making drawings of how sth should be made

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.

2

(noun.) the way sth is made/a drawing of this

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.

3

(noun.) pattern that decorates sth

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.

4

(noun.) intention

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.

5

(verb.)

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.

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