Design
Design noun - A method worked out in advance for achieving some objective.
Instructions and design are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instructions" instead a noun "Design".
Instructions
Instructions noun - A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it.
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Design and instructions are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Design" instead a noun "Instructions".
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Most of these examples are basically just poor design, where the manual or in-game instructions just fail to elaborate on some things.
Source: Guide Dang It - Ben had designed a horrible product and not listened to the instructions given by James, but he was the only person on the design team who had actually made any effort, while James' only real mistake was not supervising the design team to make sure his instructions were carried out.
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This extends to the sound design as well, apparently George Lucas's instructions were that he wanted to hear every loose bolt in the engines.
Source: Used Future
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