designer
UK: dɪˈzaɪnə | US: dɪˈzaɪnər
n. a person who plans the form or structure of something, especially in art, fashion, or technology
n. a piece of software or tool used for creating designs
adj. (attributive) denoting something created by or associated with a designer, often implying high quality or exclusivity
designer = design<to plan> + er<agent suffix>
- design: From Latin designare ("to mark out, devise"), combining de- (thoroughly) + signare (to mark, from signum "sign"). Originally meant "to draw, outline," later evolving into "to plan or create with intention."
- -er: An English agent suffix indicating "one who does or makes something," derived from Old English -ere (itself from Proto-Germanic -ārijaz).
Etymology Origin:
The word "designer" emerged in the 1640s, initially referring to someone who drafts plans or sketches. Its modern sense, tied to specialized creative professions (e.g., fashion, industrial design), solidified in the 19th–20th centuries. The morpheme design retains its core idea of intentional creation, while -er logically extends it to denote the person performing the action.
She is a renowned fashion designer who launched her own label last year.
The software includes tools for both amateur and professional designers.
They bought a designer sofa from an Italian boutique.
The architect worked closely with the interior designer on the project.
His minimalist approach made him a sought-after designer in the tech industry.