- Outline of design
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to design:
Design – as a noun informally refers to 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) refers to making this plan.[1]
Contents
Essence of design
- Main article: Design
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 activities
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 design – Ceramic and glass design – Floral design
Concepts
- Business
- Business design – New product development – Service design – System design
- Engineering
- System design
- Graphic design
- Information design
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
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
History of design
Main articles: Design and History of designMore design concepts
Design organizations
Design tools
- Computer-aided design<-- Drafting and other forms of modelling. --> – Graphic organizers
Studying design
Impact of design
Design lists
Main article: List of design topicsSee also
References
- ^ See dictionary meanings in the Cambridge Dictionary of American English, at Dictionary.com (esp. meanings 1-5 and 7-8) and at AskOxford (esp. verbs).
External links
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