Design

Designs are the patterns that can be used for numerous purposes. In the original, it is not possible to get designs because Able Sisters does not exist in the game. Each design may be bought for 350 Bells at the tailor in both Wild World and City Folk. Many people use designs for clothing, umbrellas, hats, carpeting, and wallpaper, although in Wild World and City Folk, designs can be dropped on the ground. This will prevent weeds from sprouting in the area where the pattern is dropped. If the player has the ability to design and sequence the patterns properly, he/she can even make roads, sidewalks, plazas, etc. (see Town Design Themes below for more details). The player can also display them in his/her house as a masterpiece painting or use it as wallpaper and flooring. He/she can also wear their designs as hats, clothing, and umbrellas. In for GameCube, the player could put a design on their front door; as of now, it is the only game in the series to let you do so. The player can display any of his/her designs in the tailor, and villagers in the player's town might end up wearing them. If someone over Wi-Fi visits your town, they may also obtain any of the designs displayed in the shop.

Town Design Themes
It is possible for the player to create a town theme using designs that are placed on the ground. There are numerous themes the player can choose from depending on the designs they created and how they sequenced them. What the person wants the town to look like includes themes such as urban (roads and sidewalks), water world (ocean and beaches), royal (gold and stone), and many more.

Pro Designs
In, the player can create pro designs. This means that there can be different designs on the left sleeve, right sleeve, front, and back of a shirt. However, the player has to talk to Mabel and pay 350 Bells to create a pro design, whereas the player can create a normal design anywhere.