(n)design, designingthe act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)“he contributed to the design of a new instrument”
(n)design, planan arrangement scheme“the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult”, “it was an excellent design for living”, “a plan for seating guests”
(n)purpose, intent, intention, aim, designan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions“his intent was to provide a new translation”, “good intentions are not enough”, “it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs”, “he made no secret of his designs”
(v)plan, project, contrive, designmake or work out a plan for; devise“They contrived to murder their boss”, “design a new sales strategy”, “plan an attack”