What do we want to talk about when we think about design? When we look around, we inevitably encounter shaped objects. They have been designed to be functional. But is everything that can be used already considered design? Our society has developed the concept of design to distinguish the crafted from the rest based on certain criteria. These codes can be understood as a form of aesthetic perception. Annette Geiger provides an overview of the theory and history of design for those who wish to approach the discipline from a new perspective: Design is the exploration of alternative possibilities.