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Basically a design is a plan. An arrangement of different objects.
Design is the way to test what we 'll actually do.
So, design is a kind of planning and proactive thinking.
Design is a fruit of creativity of a human imagination wither in context or not . it is crucial and fundamental in the art of decision making to any field particularly in architecture to come a specific product.
Design includes all the necessary steps and processes for conceiving a new product
a good design is a synonyms of a good brand identity.
Arrangement of information,elements & objects to complete some specific goal.
Design is need almost in every sector of engineering & Production.
What is Design?
Design is the creation of a plan, drawing, model, mould, pattern, Realization of a concept or innovation of ideas into a configuration or convention for the construction of an object or a system (as in architectural, engineering drawings, business processes, circuit diagrams and sewing patterns for clothes). Design has different connotations in different fields. In some cases the direct construction of an object (as in pottery, engineering, management, cowboy coding and graphic design) is also considered to be design.
Why design is important ?
Design is an investment in innovative thinking, positioning, branding and communication that creates value for businesses in terms of competitive advantage, customer trust and loyalty, and market share. Design presents your public image and dictates perceptions
Design is helping governments, organizations, and businesses improve the quality of interactions with the people they serve, leading to experiences that are more meaningful and effective.
In a rapidly changing global and local business environment, design thinking helps business counter the complexity of conditions with creative solutions. In a global economy in which production gravitates toward the lowest cost producer, human-centered design provides the competitive differentiation needed to gain market share.
Design is a critical strategic asset that is most effective when employed early in corporate plans, not as a decorative finality.
Good design responds in a practical and creative way to both the function and identity of a place. It puts land, water, drainage, energy, community, economic, infrastructure and other such resources to the best possible use.
In which field we need design?
Design is also a plan to solve a problem. If you make a decision to do something prior to doing that something, design is involve in many many fields i.e. how construct a building, Where to place the things, how to compete the market, how to improve the business, how to compete the latest fashion in the world, how to arrange elements, so design shapes ideas to become practical and attractive propositions for users or customers. Design may be described as creativity deployed to a specific end.
Design opens up valuable opportunities for businesses. Its importance is often underestimated, but good design can bring some significant business benefits.
The research and prototype stages of the design process can generate new product ideas and allow you to discover your customers' needs and preferences.
Design can then help you turn these ideas into innovative and competitive products and services that are suitable for your market. You can also use design to make your business processes more efficient and to strengthen your marketing approach.
design is important in every field to get the vision of the future product.
I agree with Mr. Muhammed Shakeel, he has explained it very well....the basic definition of design is the same, however each field has different problems ...
Mechanical Engineering you deal more in the mechanic and how a machine would work; in Civil Engineering you deal more how to build a stable structure... different problems have to be put in account for each of the Engineering fields...
design means to decide the contents of a job. It fixes the duties and responsibilities of the job, the methods of doing the job and the relationships between the job holder (manager) and his superiors, subordinates and colleagues.
Job design also gives information about the qualifications required for doing the job and the reward (financial and non-financial benefits) for doing the job. Job design is mostly done for managers' jobs. While designing the job, the needs of the organisation and the needs of the individual manager must be balanced. Needs of the organisation include high productivity, quality of work, etc. Needs of individual managers include job satisfaction. That is, they want the job to be interesting and challenging. Jobs must not be made highly specialised because they lead to boredom.
Importance of Job Design
Job design is a very important function of staffing. If the jobs are designed properly, then highly efficient managers will join the organisation. They will be motivated to improve the productivity and profitability of the organisation. However, if the jobs are designed badly, then it will result in absenteeism, high labour turnover, conflicts, and other labour problems.
Factors Affecting Job Design
The guidelines influencing or factors affecting job design are depicted below.
1. Proper scope of job
The scope of the job should be proper. If the scope is narrow (less), then the job will not be challenging. It will not give an opportunity for development. The manager will not get satisfaction after completing an easy job. If the scope of the job is very wide, then the manager will not be able to handle it properly. This will cause stress, frustration and loss of control. Therefore, scope of the job must be balanced and proper.
