The function-behavior-structure (FBS) model has enriched the traditional function-structure (FS) model by introducing behavioral variables (Behavior), and has been widely utilized in the design field. The development and application of the FBS model were reviewed. Firstly, the FBS model was introduced from the definition of FBS model, the proposal and development of the concept of relevant variables, and the optimization and improvement of the FBS model, etc. Secondly, through the analysis of relevant domestic and foreign literature, the research and application of the FBS model were classified. The existing research was mainly concentrated on the development of the FBS model itself, the integration of methods based on the FBS model, and the application of the FBS model mapping mechanism, etc. Finally, for the future research and application of the FBS model, the existing problems of the FBS model were presented and some research suggestions were provided.