"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." - Albert Einstein In her seminal book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Betty Edwards illustrates how engaging the brain's right hemisphere—responsible for visual and spatial Continue Reading
Two Dominant Composition Variations in Graphic Design
“No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist.” - Salvador Dalí The previous article provided a Deeper Understanding of Seven Variations of One Dominant Design. In this tutorial we explain and illustrate examples of all eight of the Two Dominant Compositional Devices. Description of Two Dominant Device in Design The eight Two Dominate compositions Continue Reading
Deeper Understanding of One Dominant Variations
“I strive for two things in design: simplicity and clarity. Great design is born of those two things.” Author, Lindon Leader The previous article covered a general overview of all One Dominant Composition and the Seven Variations. Describing the variations can seem confusing, so this tutorial offers a deeper explanation along with visual examples to Continue Reading
Division Principles of the Circle
“A circle is a round straight line with a hole in the middle.” —Mark Twain After Division Principles of the Triangle, the thirteenth tutorial of the Graphic Design Basic Element Series covers Division Principles of the Circle. The Circle Reflects Wholeness The most fundamental shape is the circle. As Mark Twain quoted, it’s easily created by connecting Continue Reading