Design has to function.” “Art is meant to provoke thought and emotions, but it doesn't solve problems.” “Artists primarily work off instinct, whereasdesigners employ a methodical, data-driven process.”Hence there are so many differences between art and design. Put simply, the definitions ofart and design are: Art is for oneself; it is a highly bardian way of self-expression; Design is for the others; it is based on solving therelationship of humans and things.