A good design fulfils consumer needs and wants in an increasingly competitive world. However, humans do not realise the fact that the pursuit of perfection and sophistication in order to satisfy their needs and wants have gradually pulled them away from pursuing the ultimate objective in life: seeking Allah's pleasure. In this case, most individuals have their own perception and judgement of what is a good design. However, most of the outlined criteria are user-centred with quite a contrasting idea to that of the Islamic perspective that urges human being to become a caliph and at the same time, obtain the benefits of the hereafter as outlined in the Al-Quran. Hence, there is a need to improve the existing design criteria so that they can benefit mankind in accordance with Allah's will. This is a review of theories and definition of "good design" to explain the need to integrate integrating Asma ul Husna values into "design excellence principles".