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strict definition
design
Firms, organizations, or individuals contributing creatively to functional and aesthetic planning.
A design company is any firm, organization, or individual which performs a creative role in the functional and aesthetic planning.
The role concerns creative planning of function and appearance. It can be performed by an individual as well as an organization.
Engineering applies technical calculations and physical science, while construction performs the physical building work. A company can contribute in more than one of these roles.
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More specific definitions
12 sub-definitions-
amusement ride designer
A firm producing conceptual designs, and usually technical designs, for amusement rides of various kinds. -
architect
The primary designers of a structure, responsible for its original appearance. -
architectural association
An organization to promote common causes among various enrolled architecture firms. -
art consultant
An expert coordinating artwork selections with the intended atmosphere, branding, or character of a building interior. -
artist
The primary designer of decorative artworks on a structure, or the designer of an artistic structure. -
associate architect
The architect of record, which completes the details and drawings needed to realize a design. -
design architect
The primary designer of a building's shape and appearance when an associate architect also participates. -
facade designer
The designer of a building's facade, without involvement in the rest of the structure. -
interior designer
A person or firm designing the appearance of virtually all interior spaces within a building. -
landscape architect
A company which designs the arrangement of plants and decorative elements in or around a structure. -
master plan architect
A company which designs the basic plan for a large development, including general guidelines for buildings within it. -
water landscape designer
A designer of fountains, pools, and other decorative water features in connection with a structure.
Related definitions
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construction
Companies and firms involved in the physical work of building and altering structures. -
education
Organizations devoted to teaching or systematic research that increases knowledge in a particular field. -
engineering
Firms, companies, and entities which perform services applying mathematics and science to practical endeavors. -
finance
An entity involved in supplying, directing, or managing money, capital, or financial instruments. -
government
Groups and branches belonging to the legally ruling authorities of any geographic area. -
information technology
Companies which build devices, create software, and provide services in computer and related information technology industries. -
insurance
Companies that provide insurance protection or supporting services for the insurance industry. -
law and taxes
Companies and individuals providing legal or tax consultation, representation, and related professional services. -
maintenance
Companies contracted to keep objects, products, or properties in working order through upkeep or repair. -
manufacturing
Companies and organizations involved in producing supplies and assembled goods. -
marketing
Firms and organizations promoting goods or services through advertising, publicity, or related media work. -
real estate
A company or other entity with ownership, management, or controlling interests in land and structures. -
retail and services
Businesses providing direct customer services or operating customer-facing facilities at a particular site. -
sports
An organized team, company, or other group involved in athletic training, competition, or exercise.