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The deliberate shaping and design of a product, graphic, or system with regard to appearance and function.
Das minimalistische Design der neuen Smartphones ist sehr elegant.
The minimalist design of the new smartphones is very elegant.
'Design' is a word from English. Therefore, it is pronounced like English and, like many English loanwords, has the article 'das'.
Das Design dieses Stuhls ist weltberühmt.
The design of this chair is world-famous.
In German, 'Design' is always a noun. The corresponding verb is 'designen' (to design) or 'entwerfen' (to design/draft).
Ein Architekt hat dieses Haus designt.
An architect designed this house.
When talking about the design of products, 'Design' is often combined with adjectives such as 'modern' (modern), 'klassisch' (classic), 'elegant' (elegant), 'schlicht' (simple), or 'funktional' (functional).
Ich bevorzuge Möbel mit einem schlichten Design.
I prefer furniture with a simple design.
As a field of study or profession, 'Design' is often part of compound nouns that describe a specialty, e.g. 'Modedesign' (fashion design), 'Produktdesign' (product design), or 'Grafikdesign' (graphic design).
Er hat einen Abschluss in Grafikdesign.
He has a degree in graphic design.
style
'der Stil' and 'das Design' can both have to do with the appearance and design of things. 'Stil' describes more the recognizable type or direction, for example modern, classic, or simple. 'Design' refers more strongly to the deliberately planned form of a product, website, or graphic, often also with function in mind. Learners confuse the words because both can fit when talking about furniture, clothing, or websites. If you mean the general effect or type, 'Stil' fits. If you mean the specific design of a product, 'Design' is more precise.
Frau Neumann wählt für den Kurs ein klares Design für die neue Webseite.
Ms. Neumann chooses a clear design for the new course website.
Zu Hause mag sie einen einfachen Stil mit hellen Farben.
At home, she likes a simple style with light colors.