Dizainuose

Dizainuose is a Lithuanian term that functions as the locative plural form of the noun dizainas, meaning design. In usage, it denotes “in designs” or “across designs” and is used when discussing design works collectively or when comparing design features across several objects, periods, or contexts. It appears in design criticism, art history, graphic design, architecture, and product development to refer to patterns, trends, or characteristics found within multiple designs.

Grammar and usage: The stem dizain- takes standard Lithuanian noun inflection. The nominative plural is dizainai, the genitive dizainų, and the locative plural dizainuose. The locative form is used after prepositions to indicate location or context. Examples include: Dizainuose atsispindi laikotarpiai, stiliai ir naudojamos medžiagos. Dizainuose gali būti įtraukti elementai iš skirtingų kultūrų. Dizainuose dažnai siekiama pusiausvyros tarp formos ir funkcijos.

Etymology and scope: Dizainas is a loanword in Lithuanian from Western design vocabulary and has been integrated with Lithuanian inflection. The form dizainuose illustrates how Lithuanian adapts international design terms to its grammatical system. The concept is used across disciplines to discuss collective aspects of design rather than a single object.

See also: Dizainas, Design in Lithuanian discourse, Design criticism.