The deliberate design or arrangement that gives something its appearance or structure.
Natural examples
Die Gestaltung der Webseite wirkt klar und freundlich.
The website's design feels clear and welcoming.
Bei der Gestaltung des Kurses halfen mehrere Lehrkräfte.
Several teachers helped design the course.
Die Gestaltung des Platzes berücksichtigt auch Fußgänger.
The square's layout also considers pedestrians.
Usage note
Gestaltung is feminine and usually uncountable. Depending on context, it means visual design, shaping a plan, or organizing a process.
Mini-lesson: Gestaltung
The deliberate design or arrangement that gives something its appearance or structure. Gestaltung is feminine and usually uncountable. Depending on context, it means visual design, shaping a plan, or organizing a process.
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