Applying Philosophy to Design 1 – Practical Assignment (1,5 days)

Of the many tools a designer has to his disposal, the tools of visual styles and the effective application thereof is paramount – whether a designer crafts by hand or computer, the physical tools merely aid him in executing his ideas. In other words, concept and style are more important than the physical tools that are used. What we imply by this is not that the execution can be slack when the concept is strong, but that the style and execution should express the concept at its best. Consider the visual overview we have taken on the use of strong and bold graphic design, and how this is used to communicate a message with a conscience.

In addition to the further exploration of applying styles to messages properly, we will also take a brief look at sketching and thumbnail techniques.