In some circumstances, the design used for the Autobahn actually affects the functioning of its supposed purpose.

As that Webhead column explained, the design of a site can drastically affect the page count.

He said the design would affect print delivery and presentation but he declined to offer any more details.

Instruction phrasing, illustration quality, and the toy's design all affect the assembly process.

The $62.7 million program, though wide ranging, is placing particular emphasis on the way architecture and design affect everyday life.

The architectural design of a system overwhelmingly affects its performance.

The rear designs affect how long the cars are perceived to be.

Any design to the knitting machine itself and this affects the way in which the fabric is actually created.

The alignment, stability, and design of a lens system also affects its resolution.

Probably, say several urban planners, architects and researchers who are studying how the design of communities affects human health.