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Outline of design

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The following outline is provided as an overview of a topical guide to design:

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A design is a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system (as in architectural blueprints, engineering drawing, business process, circuit diagrams, and sewing patterns), while "to design" (verb) means making such a plan.

Design professions

  • Architecture – An Architect typically has a B.Arch or M.Arch, as well as professional certification through groups such as the NCARB. Their primary focus is the design of buildings.
  • Business – An "MBA" refers to a person holding a Master of Business Administration. No professional certification is required. While a specific "business design" field does not exist, the business field generally gives creative and strategic power to MBAs.
  • Engineering – An Engineer typically has a BS or MS degree, as well as professional certification as a Professional Engineer. They primarily focus on applying scientific principles to design, as opposed to aesthetics or emotion.
  • Fashion – A Fashion designer typically has a Bachelor's degree. No professional certification is required. Their primary focus is the design of apparel.
  • Graphic design – A Graphic Designer typically has a BFA or MFA. No professional certification is required. Their primary focus is the design of visual communication.
  • Industrial design – An Industrial Designer typically has a BFA or MFA. No professional certification is required. Their primary focus is the design of physical, functional objects.
  • Interior design – An Interior Designer typically has a Bachelor's degree. No professional certification is required. Their primary focus is the design of human environment, particularly affecting aesthetics and emotions.
  • Software design – A Software designer typically has a BS or MS degree in computer science. While professional certification is not required, many exist. Their primary focus is the functional design of computer software.

    • Design approaches and methods

  • Co-Design
  • Creative problem solving
  • Creativity techniques
  • Design-build
  • Design for X
  • Design management
  • Design thinking
  • Engineering design process
  • Error-tolerant design
  • Fault tolerant design
  • Functional design
  • Metadesign
  • Mind mapping
  • Open design
  • Participatory design
  • Reliable system design
  • TRIZ
  • Universal design
  • User innovation

    • Design activities

  • Creativity

    • Designing objects

  • Business
  • New product development
  • Engineering
  • Cellular manufacturing
  • Mechanical engineering
  • New product development
  • System design
  • Fashion
  • Fashion design
  • New product development
  • Graphic design
  • Game design
  • Packaging design
  • Industrial design
  • Automotive design
  • Industrial design
  • New product development
  • Product design
  • Software design
  • Game design
  • New product development
  • Software engineering
  • Software design
  • Software development
  • Other
  • Furniture
  • Floral design

    • System design

  • System design
  • Business
  • Business design
  • New product development
  • Service design
  • Engineering
  • Graphic design
  • Information design

    • Design tools

  • Computer-aided design
  • Graphic organizers

    • Environments and experiences

  • Architects
  • Building design
  • Urban design
  • Graphic design
  • Motion graphic design
  • User interface design
  • Web design
  • Interior design
  • Experience design
  • Interaction design
  • Software design
  • User experience design
  • Other
  • Garden design
  • Landscape design
  • Sound design
  • Theatrical design

    • Impact of design

  • Creative industries
  • Design classic

    • Design organizations

  • European Design Awards
  • Chartered Society of Designers
  • The Design Association

    • Studying design

  • Critical design
  • Design research
  • Wicked problem – problem that is difficult or impossible to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognize. The use of term "wicked" here has come to denote resistance to resolution, rather than evil. Moreover, because of complex interdependencies, the effort to solve one aspect of a wicked problem may reveal or create other problems.

    • References

    Outline of design Wikipedia
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