Design often refers both to the process (designing) by which the object/communication/environment is created and the results of this process (designs) through solutions of form, usability, ergonomics, engineering, MARKETING, brand development and sales.
Another definition for design is a roadmap or a strategic approach for someone to achieve a unique expectation. It defines the specifications,plans, parameters, costs, ACTIVITIES, processes and how and what to do within legal, political, social, environmental, safety and economic constraints in achieving that objective.