Through the years of our existence, graphic design has been shaped by social, cultural, political, and technological circumstances. Graphic design has changed and evolved over the years and knowing the history of a piece of art, can help improve knowledge… Continue Reading
Framing and grids are essential within art and graphic design. But first we can talk about framing. Framing is everywhere and it sets off the piece of art from its surroundings. Frames create an understanding for the piece of art… Continue Reading
Color is such an important part of design. Designers use color to make things stand out, convey different moods, to differentiate and connect, and highlight and hide. The most interesting part of the three readings were the different types of… Continue Reading
Rising Origin: A word inherited from Germanic. Definitions: To get up from sitting or lying. Approaching a stated age. Going up, increasing, or sloping upward. Surprised Origin: Undefined. Definitions: To take hold of or affect suddenly or unexpectedly. Feeling… Continue Reading
Bad Kearning at Keene State Kearning is difficult to see just with a quick glance. The letter spacing may look great and perfect when you just look at something quickly, but if the kearning was adjusted, the positive difference it… Continue Reading
After Thoughts “Design and the Play Instinct” by Paul Rand is a very informative piece that covers creativity in design. This article focuses on the fact of how engaging, arousing curiosity and creativity, and holding attention will help creativity flow… Continue Reading
The Principles of Design The following principles are only six of the eleven principles of design. These are known as the guidelines on how to use visual elements to create and exposition. 1. Repetition This principle of design is when… Continue Reading