抄録
We applied following approaches to the categorization of design words. 1. Frequency of use 2. Use pattern 3. Frequency of use and Use pattern 4. Sphere of use A few particularities of the design word on design processes were found by them. For instance, usages of design words was biased. Only 20% of words ocuppied the greater part of use. It seemed that 4th approach was closely related with design process. So, Design words was fully categorized by 4th approach. The design word was composed of the basic word and the characteristic word. The basic word was small in number but was many in use. The characteristic word was many in number but was small in use. The basic word played the role of a scale and a vehicle for the basic concept and so on. The other hand, the characteristic word was affected by [Material for speech] [Scene] and [Subject]. It showed the caracteristic of design processes. It is important for the analysis of design process to tell two things apart and to make sure of the peculiarity of two things.
