Design
Dec 22, 2024 designaesthetics
Design is the set of decisions that shape how something looks, feels, and works. Every artifact carries these decisions — explicit or default. Choosing not to design is still a design choice.
Visual design operates through contrast, hierarchy, and rhythm. Contrast creates focus. Hierarchy guides attention. Rhythm creates coherence. The principles apply whether the medium is a poster, an interface, or a room.
Taste develops through exposure and articulation. Seeing many examples builds the database. Naming what works makes the pattern portable. The eye trains like any other skill — through deliberate repetition.
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- Engineered Taste Aesthetic intuition built through deliberate practice