'design' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'designare,' where 'de-' meant 'out' and 'signare' meant 'to mark.'

'designare' transformed into the Italian word 'disegnare,' and eventually became the modern English word 'design' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to mark out or plan,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create a plan or drawing.'