I. də̇ˈzīnə(r), dēˈ- noun
( -s )
1. : one who conceives plans (as large-scale plans or those for public or social projects)
the designers of the Fourth Republic provided what France wanted — Time
it is strange that resistance to this proposition seems strongest among some of the most audacious social designers — Curt Stern
the planners and designers, the inciters and leaders without whose evil architecture the world would not have been so long scourged — R.H.Jackson
2. : one whose work is creating or laying out designs or reproducing designs made by others for products of mechanical, industrial, or practical arts or for architectual structures
a famous industrial designer
better planners, urban designers, and landscape artists in our schools — J.L.Sert
3.
a. : one who plans, produces, or creates utilitarian or aesthetic objects
ceramic designers
an outstanding book designer planned the format
dress designer
b. : one who plans and directs the fashioning of theatrical stage settings, costumes, and ballet settings
II. də̇ˈzīnə(r), dēˈ- adjective
Etymology: designer , noun
1. : of, relating to, or produced by a designer ; especially : displaying the name, signature, or logo of a designer
designer jeans
2. : having a distinctive quality intended to reflect the latest in sophisticated taste or fashion
designer ice cream
a designer haircut