that I designed

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "that I designed" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to something that you have created or developed, often in the context of projects, artwork, or plans. Example: "The new logo is a representation of the brand's identity, and I am proud to say that I designed it."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

30 human-written examples

And on the one before that, I designed a line of cabana clothing.

The New York Times

I still have a notebook with a complete design for a time machine that I designed when I must have been, like, seven.

The New Yorker

The first letter "was fabricated to help collect data for a research study that I designed concerning vendor response to consumer complaints," Professor Flynn explained.

The New York Times

"I have the words 'be still' in a script that I designed, just as a message to remind myself to be present and pay attention to what's important". .

Huffington Post

Today half the cattle in the U.S. is handled in a system that I designed, and that is a great accomplishment for a child with autism who was once considered "mentally retarded".

Huffington Post

The first prison that I designed was humane.

The New Yorker

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

30 human-written examples

"I can't deny that I design the background," Ms. Turbeville told The Times in 1977.

The New York Times

"Anyone who finales my show, it is with great pleasure that I design for her the coat of her choice.

The New York Times

Sunglass hut: I have a line of sunglasses that I design, and I keep boxes of all my glasses in my office.

The New York Times - Magazine

"With everything that I design, from a church to a plate to a skyscraper to a spoon," he explains, "I am always thinking about voluptuous volumes and spaces".

The New York Times

I build my image from a collage, and I have as a reference that I design with various objects and then I paint it from scratch, so I pretty much use my mouse as a paintbrush.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use specific verbs when describing the design process if possible, for example, instead of saying "a system that I designed" use "a system that I engineered".

Common error

Ensure the noun modified by "that I designed" is clear to avoid confusion. For example, specify "the website that I designed" rather than just "that I designed" if the website isn't already the topic of conversation.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "that I designed" functions as a restrictive relative clause, modifying a noun by providing essential information about which specific item is being referred to. Ludwig confirms its grammatical correctness and usability in various contexts.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

65%

Science

18%

Formal & Business

9%

Less common in

Wiki

3%

Encyclopedias

3%

Reference

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "that I designed" is a grammatically sound and commonly used phrase to indicate personal creation or involvement in a design. Ludwig confirms its validity. It functions as a restrictive relative clause, effectively specifying the item in question and is used in various contexts, most frequently in News & Media. To ensure clarity, it's important to provide adequate context and avoid ambiguity. Alternative phrases like "which I created" or "of my own design" can be used for variety. When describing the design process if possible, use more precise verbs like "engineered" or "architected".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

which I created

Uses 'created' instead of 'designed', emphasizing the act of bringing something into existence.

which was designed by me

Rephrases to emphasize the agency and passive construction.

that I conceptualized

Uses 'conceptualized', highlighting the initial stage of forming an idea or plan.

that I originated

Emphasizes the starting point or invention of the design.

that I developed

Focuses on the process of growth and refinement in the design.

of my own design

Uses a possessive construction to indicate ownership of the design.

that I fashioned

Suggests a more hands-on or artistic approach to the design process.

that I architected

Implies a complex and structured design process, similar to building architecture.

that I planned

Focuses on the initial stages of outlining and organizing the design.

that bears my signature design

Highlights a design unique to its creator with a recognizable style or element.

FAQs

How can I use "that I designed" in a sentence?

You can use "that I designed" to specify something you created. For example, "This is the interface "that I designed" for the app."

What are some alternatives to "that I designed"?

Alternatives include "which I created", "of my own design", or "that I developed" depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it more formal to say "which I designed" instead of "that I designed"?

In most contexts, "that" and "which" are interchangeable when introducing a restrictive relative clause. The choice often comes down to personal preference, but "that" is slightly more common in formal writing.

Can "that I designed" be used to describe both physical and digital products?

Yes, "that I designed" is suitable for describing anything you created, whether it's a physical product like "the dress "that I designed"" or a digital interface like "the app "that I designed"".