(computing) The development of a computational theory of design. / (computing) The design of products and processes through the use of digital means, integrating digital technology.

(security, computing) Relying on a secure design to defend against attacks.

(software, design) A software design approach that prescribes that software designers should define formal, precise and verifiable interface specifications ("contracts") for software components that extend the ordinary definition of abstract data types with preconditions, postconditions and invariants.

(computing) The practice of planning for contingencies in the design stage of a project so as to make the misuse of the software impossible, or to minimise the negative consequences.

(mathematics) In combinatorial mathematics, a set together with a family of subsets (repeated subsets are allowed at times) whose members are chosen to satisfy some set of properties deemed useful for a particular application.

A set of rules on design of buildings and public spaces.

(software engineering, of software) designed from the ground up to be secure

The visual design and layout of communications materials, such as logos, documents, signs, brochures, etc.

plural of design load

(fashion, art) The art of applying design, aesthetics and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories.