Glossary

Design

The intentional organisation of materials using elements and principles toward a resolved and harmonious visual outcome.

“Design = Ingredients (Elements) + Method (Principles). Harmony is the goal for which both exist.”

Design is neither decoration nor instinct. It is structured thinking applied to visual materials. Every decision - where a stem is placed, which texture dominates, how much space remains open - is a design decision. The materials must be planned and organised to give maximum visual appeal. The elements are the ingredients; the principles are the method; harmony is the goal for which both exist.


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