In our last article, we unearthed the top five principles of design – emphasis, contrast, hierarchy, unity and repetition. Using this set of rules is key to achieving an immaculate result in ...

Principles of intentional course design also apply at the micro-scale of the individual class (a.k.a “lesson plan”). For example, a well-designed session might include the following elements in ...

Explore the techniques of contrast, isolation, placement, convergence and the unusual, and how these can create emphasis in Art and Design. Steve McCurry’s photograph of an Afghan girl uses ...

In 2014, the Bank of Canada reviewed the process it used to select, develop and design the visual content for the Frontiers series bank notes. This work resulted in the development of set of ...

Two examples are drawn from architecture: the Taj Mahal in India demonstrates symmetry, and Jørn Utzon’s design for the Sydney Opera House shows asymmetry. Saul Bass’ poster for the film ...

GRAND FORKS – Throughout the years-long process of planning and designing Altru Health System’s new hospital, the design team regularly referred back to five guiding principles: community ...