'design-associated' originates from the combination of 'design' and 'associate,' where 'design' meant 'to plan or create' and 'associate' meant 'to connect or link.'

'design' changed from the Old French word 'desseignier' and eventually became the modern English word 'design.' 'Associate' evolved from the Latin word 'associatus,' which transformed into the Old French 'associer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'associate.'

Initially, 'design' meant 'to mark out' and 'associate' meant 'to unite or join,' but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'to plan or create' and 'to connect or link,' respectively.