For the process of creating something:
* నమూనా చేయడం (namoonā ceyadam): This literally means "to make a model" and can be used for the design process.
* రూపకల్పన (rūpakaḷpana): This is a more formal term for "design" and refers to the act of creating something with a specific purpose.
* విన్యాసం (vinyāsam): This means "arrangement" and can be used when talking about the design of something that involves arranging elements.
* డిజైన్ (ḍizain): This is the direct transliteration of the English word "design" and is commonly used in technical contexts.
For the product of the design process:
* నమూనా (namoonā): This means "model" and can be used to refer to the design itself.
* రూపం (rūpam): This means "shape" or "form" and can be used to describe the overall design of something.
* డిజైన్ (ḍizain): This is the direct transliteration of the English word "design" and is commonly used in technical contexts.
Other relevant words:
* కళాకృతి (kaḷākṛti): This means "work of art" and can be used to describe a design that is considered beautiful or creative.
* నమూనా (namoonā): This can also mean "pattern" or "template" which can be used in the context of design.
The best Telugu word to use will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.