Outline of design
The following outline is provided as an overview of a 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]
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
Designing objects
- Business
- Engineering
- Fashion
- Graphic design
- Game design
- Packaging design
- Industrial design
- Software design
- Other
- Furniture design
- Ceramic and glass design
- Floral design
System design
- System design
- Business
- Business design
- New product development
- Service design
- Engineering
- Graphic design
- Business
Design tools
- Computer-aided design
- Graphic organizers
Environments and experiences
- Architects
- Graphic design
- Interior design
- Software design
- Other
- Garden design
- Landscape design
- Sound design
- Theatrical design
Impact of design
Design organizations
- European Design Awards
- Chartered Society of Designers
- The Design Association
Studying design
See 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
| ||||||