This paper is to divide the stages of design evolution stages, taking technology as the new scale. Taking the relationship of embedded trial, embedded absorption and embedded control based on embeddedness theory as the logical basis for division of design evolution stages, the degree of technology embedded in the design is regarded as the specific criterion for the division of design evolution stages. The design evolution is divided into three stages: the emergence of survival technology design in which technology is shallowly embedded in design; the formation of experience technology design in which technology is deeply embedded in design; the development of scientific technology design in which technology is over-embedded in design. And its technical characteristics and design patterns of each evolution stage are described.