Design
A philosophy I share:
“Design constructs a visual language for the purpose of communication.
It organizes and gives form to a message in a way that adds
value and meaning. It functions to organize, clarify, persuade,
and add drama to an otherwise overlooked idea.
Design plays a primary role in the interpretation of a message.
It creates the crucial persistent impression. It encourages
examination and generates interest. Accessible, understandable
information and beauty of form can engage observers and capture
their attention.
A confusing, poorly designed message will miss its target almost
every time. In a world where information flows abundantly, our minds
have developed filters to sift through the overflow of useless data.
While design must appeal to aesthetics, it must not interfere with
delivery, create complications, or introduce obstacles. Instead,
the presence of design should simplify and facilitate everyday
life, enable us to accomplish tasks more effectively, and remind
us to enjoy them along the way.”
Douglas Bowman,
stopdesign.com
I also believe that the presence of design should simplify and facilitate
our daily lives.
“Anyone can make the simple complicated.
Creativity is making the complicated simple.”
Charles Mingus
Definition according to the Royal Spanish Academy...
Design
(From Italian disegno)
1. n. Draft or outline of a building or figure.
2. n. Project or plan. Urban design.
3. n. Original conception of an object or work intended for mass production. Graphic, fashion, industrial design.
4. n. The form of each of these objects. The design of this chair is modernist-inspired.
5. n. Verbal description or sketch of something.
6. n. Arrangement of patterns, colors, or markings that characterize the exterior of various animals and plants.
S/C.
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