When We Say “Design” We Mean…

People always ask the question, ‘What do you mean by “design”?’ The short answer is: it’s everything. But, in an effort to be more descriptive, I have put together a list of key concepts that describe design beyond graphics and aesthetics.

Here is an infographic summarizing the difference between what people think design is and what design actually is:

So, the next time you hear the word “design,” think of it beyond surface level to the emotions, thoughts, feelings, and experiences that are connected to every aspect of our lives. Because, at the end of the day, design is what literally makes the world go ‘round.