Framing is likely one of my favorite parts of design; it can often mean the difference between a messy draft and a finished product. Sometimes the existence of a frame can make a design seem more professional, such as with some album or book covers; other times, the frame can make a design seem more amateur. I often play around with framing in my work; both writing and design. I’ll use frames to draw the eye to a certain spot in a design, or I’ll use a lack of a frame to create a feeling of open-air and freedom. My mom also plays with frames in her work; she mats her photographs to make them pop, and keeps her paintings as unframed canvases by choosing to paint the edges instead and add depth.<\/p>\n
Language frames communication in both science and everyday life. In survey-based science, word choice is called framing. Depending on how a sentence is phrased, the question may influence how a survey-taker responds. For example, the question ‘Do people spend 30 minutes or an hour online’ would elicit a smaller numerical answer than ‘Do people spend an hour or ten hours online’. In this way, the survey is not always the most accurate form of information gathering.<\/p>\n
Windows and doors frame everyday life. Smaller windows may make a space feel enclosed, or a building intimidating, while large windows can create a sense of freedom. Large doors are often intimidating and can be a representation of power, while smaller doors create an air of adventure and mystery; I know when I was young, I always got excited to see what was behind a tiny door at a friend’s house, even if it ended up just being pipes and vents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Framing is likely one of my favorite parts of design; it can often mean the difference between a messy draft and a finished product. Sometimes the existence of a frame can make a design seem more professional, such as with… Continue Reading