'design-oriented' originates from the English word 'design' combined with the suffix '-oriented,' where 'design' meant 'a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of something before it is made,' and '-oriented' meant 'having a focus or direction towards.'

'design' changed from the Old French word 'desseign,' and eventually became the modern English word 'design.' The suffix '-oriented' was added to form 'design-oriented.'

Initially, 'design' meant 'a plan or drawing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'focused on design aspects.'