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Design: the process of devising courses of action aimed at
Design: the process of devising courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones, involving identifying gaps between what exists and what is desired, then constructing artifacts to close those gaps
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the core meaning of 'design' as presented by Simon, establishing it as a process that involves identifying gaps and constructing artifacts to close them. It distinguishes design from natural science and emphasizes the intentional, artifact-creating nature of design work.