Design indicates Designer.
Evolution special pleads design to not indicate Designer based on mandatory philosophical requirements that do not allow God as an explanation or interpretation or, of course, a conclusion.
When observation is ignored in favor of an antonym ("design" indicates mindless processes) then (Atheist) philosophy parading as science is confirmed.
Adaptation indicates evolution.
Creationism special pleads adaptation to not indicate evolution based on mandatory theological requirements that require God as an explanation and interpretation and, of course, a conclusion.
When observation is ignored in favor of an antonym ("adaptation" indicates fiat creation) then (Theist) theology parading as science is confirmed.