As its most basic definition, design is simply shapes, color, or text put together to form a coherent idea.
However design is everywhere. You see it most of the time without even realizing that someone somewhere had an idea and translated that to a piece of design. But design is simply more than making something look pretty, it’s about creating a message or a feeling, and most of the time a designer only has one split second shot at getting it right the first time.
This is why solid designs stand out more than those that were not as well thought out. However there are a few principles that a designer begins with:
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN:
- Line
- Shape
- Color
- Texture
- Space
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
- Movement
- Balance
- Emphasis
- Unity
In design these are the basic building blocks of any solid design. Most designers underestimate the value of these very simple principles and decide to ignore important things like movement or color, creating a dull stagnate design which is no more impressive than a blank page.
In the end, a good design counts for nothing if the client does not understand the importance of having an impressive image. As a marketing and design firm it is our job to show the client how having a corporate identity and using proper branding techniques can help promote any product or service. Not just creating pretty pictures, but creating an emotional response that can provoke a potential customer to come to your business.
