'''.design''' is a [[Niche TLD]] proposal submitted to ICANN's [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] by [[Starting Dot]], a start-up registry company based in France. The .design string is dedicated to provide an online space for the individuals and business entities worldwide engaged in the design industry. <ref>[http://startingdot.com/site/our-top-level-domains/ Our Top Level Domains-.design]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/another-contention-battle-confirmed-as-starting-dot-reveals-five-gtld-bids/ Another contention battle confirmed as Starting Dot reveals five gTLD bids]</ref>
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'''.design''' is a [[Niche TLD]] proposal submitted to ICANN's [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] by [[Starting Dot]], a start-up registry company based in France and Momentous, a Canadian-based company providing internet services.
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Starting Dot plans to use the .design string as a dedicated online space individuals and business entities worldwide engaged in the design industry. <ref>[http://startingdot.com/site/our-top-level-domains/ Our Top Level Domains-.design]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/another-contention-battle-confirmed-as-starting-dot-reveals-five-gtld-bids/ Another contention battle confirmed as Starting Dot reveals five gTLD bids]</ref>