September 17th, 2009

Design Is Not Art

Design is not art, but art can be found in good design. Van Gogh was a famous artist, one of his most well known paintings pictured here is not a solution to client’s needs, it is a self expression of an amazing mind. It is his vision of a star light night as seen in his mind. Those of us who are graphic designers know that design is about 80% solving problems which is then followed by aesthetics. Continue Reading…

June 4th, 2009

A Grid State
of Mind

If you have not heard of the 'grid system', it is a set of guidelines that govern how elements are laid out on a page. It's history has primarily in the print industry but it also has its use in web design. I know there are some well respected web designers who shun the use of a grid system but I believe it can be used to an extent. Continue Reading...