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redesign
The process or result of giving something a new appearance, a new structure, or a new organization. This can refer to rooms, products, processes, or concepts.
Die Neugestaltung des Marktplatzes hat die Innenstadt deutlich aufgewertet.
The redesign of the market square significantly upgraded the city center.
The word is clearly composed of 'neu' (new) and 'Gestaltung' (design/arrangement). It literally means a new design or a new arrangement for something.
Die Neugestaltung der Benutzeroberfläche war ein großer Erfolg.
The redesign of the user interface was a great success.
'Die Neugestaltung' (the redesign) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'neu gestalten' (to redesign). The noun describes the action or the result of the verb.
Wir planen, die Wohnung komplett neu zu gestalten.
We are planning to completely redesign the apartment.
To say what is being redesigned, German usually uses the genitive. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative is also possible.
Die Neugestaltung des Gartens hat viel Zeit gekostet.
The redesign of the garden took a lot of time.
Typical things that undergo a 'Neugestaltung' (redesign) are rooms, squares, gardens, but also websites, logos, or business processes.
Die Neugestaltung der Büroräume soll die Kreativität fördern.
The redesign of the office spaces is meant to encourage creativity.
redesign / restructuring
Umgestaltung and Neugestaltung both refer to a significant change. Umgestaltung emphasizes more strongly that something existing is being changed or rearranged. Neugestaltung focuses more on the new design or the new result.
Für die Neugestaltung des Büros entwickelte die Architektin einen völlig neuen Entwurf.
For the redesign of the office, the architect developed a completely new plan.
Bei der Umgestaltung des Büros wurden die vorhandenen Arbeitsbereiche neu angeordnet.
As part of the office redesign, the existing work areas were rearranged.
