01.01. Introduction to design. Elements and fundamentals
The beginning of every designer must start from learning the elements and principles of design, from understanding what design is, through all its smallest particles.
01.01. Design Elements & Principles Introduction Index
01. What is Design?
Learning what design is creates the initial reflection of questioning every act you do, its historical foundation and its impact today.
What is design?
Koos Looijesteijn
Koos Looijesteijn
Level Beginner
20/07/20
What is Design by JDP
Japan Institute of Design Promotion
JIPD
Level Beginner
Unknown
What do we mean by design?
Design Council
Design Council
Level Beginner
Unknown
Definition of Design and The Difference With Art
Philip Youngg
Philip Youngg
Level Beginner
Unknown
02. Design Principles
Design principles create that fundamental basis for understanding and appreciating each decision and where it comes from and how it affects your final artefact.
Design Demystified | Visual Design Principles 101
Wong Wing Lum
Hatch
Level Beginner
14/12/20
Gestalt Principles: How Are Your Designs Perceived?
Steven Bradley
Vanseo Design
Level Beginner
25/01/10
Design Principles: Visual Perception And The Principles Of Gestalt
Steven Bradley
Smashing Magazine
Level Beginner
29/03/14
Improve Your Designs With The Principles Of Similarity And Proximity (Part 1)
Jon Hesley
Smashing Magazine
Level Beginner
03/05/16
Improve Your Designs With The Principles Of Closure And Figure-Ground (Part 2)
Jon Hesley
Smashing Magazine
Level Beginner
10/05/16
Improve Your Designs With The Principles Of Continuation And Common Fate (Part 3)
Jon Hesley
Smashing Magazine
Level Beginner
23/05/16
The 7 Universal Design Principles
North carolina State University
CEUD
Level Beginner
Unknown
Examples of Design Principles
Ben Brignell
Principles.design
Level Beginner
Unknown
03. Elements of design
The minimal particles of design. Learn the basic elements that will make up your artefact and the reasoning behind each of them.
The Basic Elements of Design
Laura Keung
envatotuts+
Level Beginner
19/10/19
Colour and typography
Dan Zambonini
A Practical Guide to Web App Success
Level Beginner
Unknown
04. History of Design
A historical grounding is mandatory for every designer. Learning from our predecessors helps us reflect on our work and the outsized impact it creates.
The Design History
Dominic Flask
Design is History
Level Medium
Unknown
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Design principles help us to understand why we make decisions based on their aesthetic and psychological foundations.
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