What distinguishes a "designer" from an "architect"? (Author: Amin Abdel-Kader) Depending on how you look at it, you can find many similarities, but also differences between the two disciplines. In some areas, architecture and design even merge directly into one another, such as in interior architecture and interior design. People and their needs are at the centre of considerations in both disciplines. Both work on the design and organisation of the living environment of future users. Dimensions are extrapolated from human proportions and utilisation schemes are derived according to which planning is carried out. Criteria such as usability, space requirements, ergonomics, functionality and aesthetics are incorporated into the design process. While architects primarily work on real estate, i.e. living spaces that are designed for existing buildings, designers usually concentrate on the design of mobile objects for everyday use. The legal, technical and economic framework conditions also vary with the tasks. However, the methods applied are similar and the media used are often the same. In architecture, planning is largely based on design criteria and utilisation concepts that have already been tried and tested. Architects plan individual projects according to the possibilities and requirements of a building site for a projected use. From urban and landscape planning to the planning of living, working and leisure spaces, architects work on the creation and design of better living spaces. Design is generally understood to mean the creation of mass-produced or industrially produced everyday objects. The profession of designer developed with industrialisation and information media. From fashion design, industrial design, packaging design and graphic design, to web and game design and food design, the principle is based on a design process. This is evaluated in several rounds in order to develop and mature a prototype before a product is launched on the market in large numbers. The design process is always harmonised with a manufacturer's production methods and marketing. From clothing on the skin to tools, furniture, mobility or communication media - design creates physical and cognitive extensions.