I. noun
Etymology: from gerund of design (I)
: the art of making designs or sketches
studied designing under experts
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of design (I)
1. : practicing forethought
2. : concealing under a complaisant manner crafty or evil designs especially for advancing one's own interests : scheming
designing woman
a selfish and designing nation, obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue — Sir Winston Churchill
a designing Providence
• de·sign·ing·ly adverb