Not everyone is agreed on what a "hypothesis" is, either. But I will happly accept the dictionary definitions of "intelligence" and "design" as a starting point in this case, too.
Perhaps Amelia would be willing to do a cut and paste from the same source she used for the word "hypothesis?" That would be helpful indeed.
If one wishes to forfeit the proposition that intelligence and design are fundamental properties of the universe in which he exists, as well as fundamental properties of a hypothesis, then let him also have the honesty to forfeit the right to intelligible communication.
But to hear one communicate in a universe in which the same considers either of these to be "empty air" unless scientifically verified or defined "in a non-circular way" (as if those adjectives apply) makes him appear as a dog walking on its hind legs or a woman preacher. It's strange, to be sure, but one is surprised to see it happening at all.