Form design is the term that describes the form during its creation or design process. The form design specifies the layout, data capture, and final presentation rules for the form. The presentation rules are applied when the form is filled with data. How the form is filled with data depends on the purpose of the form, which in turn influences the type of form you create.
In LiveCycle Designer ES, you add functionality to your form by adding objects, such as a place to enter text, or a button for sending the form by email. Static objects are available that present fixed text or graphic information. These objects include circles, lines, rectangles, images, and text