Redesigned

Redesigned is the past participle and adjective form of the verb redesign. It describes something that has undergone a redesign, a deliberate process of changing the form, structure, appearance, or function of a product, system, or space to meet new goals or requirements. The term is commonly applied across industries including manufacturing, software, architecture, graphic design, and urban planning.

The concept originates from the combination of "re-" meaning again or anew and "design," which refers to planning and specification of form and function. In practice, a redesign involves reconsidering user needs, constraints such as cost and technology, and success criteria, and then generating and testing alternatives before implementing changes.

A redesign typically follows an iterative process: defining objectives, conducting research and benchmarking, ideating solutions, creating prototypes, testing with users or experts, and refining before deployment. It may involve visual redesign (aesthetic changes), functional redesign (new features or performance improvements), or structural redesign (changes to layout, navigation, or architecture).

Redesigns occur in various contexts, from consumer products and websites to corporate branding and city infrastructure. Common motives include improving usability and accessibility, updating aesthetics to match trends, incorporating new technologies, increasing efficiency or safety, and aligning with strategic goals. While redesigns can yield benefits such as enhanced user experience and competitiveness, they can also incur costs, risk user disruption, and face adoption challenges if changes are not well communicated or tested.