Defining Design

Merriam-Webster defines design in two ways: a verb and a noun.

¹de·sign

 verb \di-ˈzīn\

Definition of DESIGN

transitive verb

1

: to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan: devise, contrive

²design

 noun

Definition of DESIGN

1

a : a particular purpose held in view by an individual or group. 

I have my own personal definition for design:

A plan or model to a creative construction.

The Nike Shoes above are really cool because they were designed by a customer. Nike has an interesting program where anyone can customize design any Nike shoe. This form of design allows customers to be creative with their footwear!