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Designen is a verb used in several European languages to denote the act of designing—the process of planning and specifying the form, function, and production of objects, environments, or experiences. The term derives from the English design and ultimately from Latin designare. In Dutch and other Germanic-influenced languages, designen has become a common loanword with the infinitive form designen, and is widely used in contemporary design discourse.

It is applied across fields such as graphic design, product design, industrial design, interior design, fashion

Typical design processes involve defining a brief, researching users and context, generating concepts, prototyping, testing, and

Because designen integrates creative and technical concerns, it often intersects with engineering, architecture, marketing, and anthropology.

See also: design, designer, design thinking, user experience design.

design,
and
user
experience
design.
Designen
encompasses
both
aesthetics
and
usability,
as
well
as
constraints
such
as
materials,
manufacturing,
and
cost.
iterating
toward
refinement.
Tools
range
from
sketches
and
mood
boards
to
computer-aided
design
(CAD),
3D
modeling,
vector
graphics,
and
interactive
prototypes.
Debates
in
the
field
address
topics
such
as
design
thinking,
sustainability,
accessibility,
and
ethical
considerations.