1640s, "one who schemes;" agent noun from design (v.). Meaning "one who makes an artistic design or a construction plan" is from 1660s. In fashion, as an adjective, "bearing the label of a famous clothing designer" (thus presumed to be expensive or prestigious), from 1966. Designer drug attested from 1983.
权威例句
1. People want to buy designer labels for snob value.
人们想买名牌是为了满足虚荣心。
2. She asked her son, a graphic designer, to create letterheads and stationery.
她请做平面设计师的儿子设计了信头和信笺。
3. She began a torrid love affair with a theatrical designer.
她和一位舞台设计师开始了一场狂热的恋情。
4. Staff will be issued with new grey-and-yellow designer uniforms.
将会向雇员发放灰黄相间的名牌新制服。
5. Stella, 21, is at art school training to be a fashion designer.