designer
designer — noun
1. someone whose profession involves thinking about the appearance and function of
someone whose profession involves thinking about the appearance and function of an object and making detailed drawings or plans that others follow to produce it
Sumin works as a fashion designer for a big company in Seoul.
collocation: fashion designer
The interior designer chose bright colours for the children's bedroom.
collocation: interior designer
Kian wants to become a video game designer when he grows up.
A good furniture designer thinks about both how something looks and how comfortable it is.
- creator
broader term that includes artists and writers, not limited to functional or industrial planning
- architect
specific to buildings or software systems; implies structural planning, not general product design
- planner
focuses on organising events or schedules rather than drawing visual or technical plans
文法句型
designer + noun (specialty)
designer of + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used in compound job titles where a specialty follows 'designer', such as 'fashion designer', 'graphic designer', or 'interior designer'. The word can also stand alone when the field is clear from context.
常見錯誤
designer — adjective
1. made or created by a well-known fashion or product designer, and often carrying
made or created by a well-known fashion or product designer, and often carrying a famous brand name that people recognise as stylish or expensive
Talia wore a pair of designer sunglasses to the beach party.
collocation: designer sunglasses
The shop sells designer furniture at a surprisingly low price.
collocation: designer furniture
When Piotr got his first job, he bought himself a designer watch.
Asher loves finding designer clothes at second-hand stores for a bargain.
- designer-label
emphasises the brand name as the key feature rather than the creator themselves
- high-end
broader term for luxury quality, not necessarily tied to a named individual designer
- exclusive
focuses on limited availability rather than the creator's reputation
文法句型
designer + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun ('a designer handbag'), not after linking verbs. In informal speech, phrases like 'That bag is so designer' occur but are not considered standard.