Adjectives for describing design (Sophia M.)

What is elegant?

• attractive in appearance or behaviour

• introducing new ideas or methods

• style or fashion from the recent past.

What is up-to-date?

• (of a method) made more effective and well-organised

• having the latest developments and trends

• designed to be practical and useful

What is functional?

• designed to be practical and useful

• introducing new ideas or methods

• manufactured in large quantities by an automated mechanical process

What is futuristic?

• introducing new ideas or methods

• (of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods

• having very modern technology or design

What is handmade?

• made by hand

• made quickly

• made by a machine

What is innovative?

• style or fashion from the recent past

• (of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods

• easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty

What is mass-produced?

• following ways or beliefs that have been established for a long time.

• manufactured in large quantities by an automated mechanical process

• (of a method) made more effective and well-organised

What is traditional?

• following ways or beliefs that have been established for a long time.

• style or fashion from the recent past

• having the latest developments and trends

What is simple?

• designed to be practical and useful

• easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty

• fashionably elegant and sophisticated

What is retro?

• having very modern technology or design

• following ways or beliefs that have been established for a long time

• style or fashion from the recent past