Architecture vs Design
A design is a plan to build something. Architecture is essentially a type of design that deals only with structure.| Definitions: Architecture & Designs | ||
Architecture | A plan for the structure of something. | |
Design | A plan to create something. | |
Logical Relationships
An architecture is typically intended to be used by multiple designs. The following logical relationships exist between the two.| Logic Relationships: Architecture & Designs | ||
Is-a | Architecture is a type of design. | |
Support | Architecture supports design. | |
Alignment | Design aligns with architecture. | |
Uses | Design uses architecture. | |
Abstract vs Concrete
Architecture is focused on abstract structures such as rooms that support a wide range of designs. Design is more concrete with entities such as a meeting room designed for a particular organization.| Level of Abstraction | ||
Architecture | Architecture focuses on abstractions that can be used by multiple designs. | |
Design | Design is a concrete plan to build something specific. | |
Examples
Both architecture and design are broad practices. The following are a few examples of each.| Examples | ||
Architecture | Building ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureBusiness ArchitectureInformation ArchitectureData ArchitectureTechnical ArchitectureAnimation ArchitectureBrand Architecture | |
Design | Interior DesignVisual DesignUser Interface DesignWeb DesignExperience DesignGraphic DesignIndustrial DesignProduct DesignSustainable DesignInformation DesignOrganizational DesignTechnology Design | |
