Refers to a person who creates designs, particularly for patterns, graphics, or decorative arts. Often used in contexts like textile design, graphic design, or industrial design.
She is active as a textile designer.
We commissioned a designer to create a new logo.
Compound of 図案 (ずあん, 'design, pattern') and 家 (か, 'person, specialist'). The word 図案 itself is a Meiji-era coinage from 図 (ず, 'drawing') and 案 (あん, 'plan, idea').