Category: Design
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The Figure of Santiago Calatrava
Architecture inspires and takes its inspiration from art so it should not be surprising to come across an architect like Santiago Calatrava, who blends art and architecture to such dramatic extent that it is often difficult to determine where art leaves off and architecture begins. Concentrating his attentions on those forms of structures that highlight…
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Herzog and de Meuron Design Team’ Modern Architecture
Table of Contents Introduction World view Exemplary projects Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction The Swiss design team of Herzog and de Meuron do more than house families or shelter crowds or businesses. They frequently use architecture to convey an ironic message about the uses to which their projects are put. In their innovative surface treatments, their…
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Lighting Design: Foam Board
Table of Contents Introduction Raw Materials Acquisition Manufacturing, Processing, and Formulation Distribution and Transportation Use, Re-Use, and Maintenance Recycle Waste Management Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Foam board is one of the commonly used products in lighting design because of its ability to assume various shapes upon curving. This product is commonly used in mounting graphic…
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Chemise a la Reine as a Dialectical Image
Table of Contents Introduction The Essence of a Dialectical Image The Chemise a la Reine Benjamin’s and Baudelaire’s Arguments The Idea of Fashion The Chemise a la Reine as a Dialectical Image Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Fashion is a subject not only considered for its superficial aesthetic, but a subject that integrates itself within the…
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WWF Logo and the Lanvin Chocolat Poster Analysis
The main purpose of design is the creation of the appropriate, aesthetic and visually appealing work that would draw the attention of the target audience. The design needs to include functionality, legibility and must be effective in the transition of the intended message. However, “the effectiveness of visual communications is not guaranteed in the visually-cluttered…
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Horse Stall Design Improvement
Table of Contents Summary Problem The Proposed Solution Voltage Output versus Dust Concentration References Summary The existence of organic and inorganic particles in stables poses a health risk to horses because they cause recurrent airway obstruction. Microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, contaminate air by releasing endotoxin and β-glycan into the air. Poorly ventilated…
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Evaluation of Lighting Design
The design of interior lighting systems in any architectural space is of utmost importance (Binggeli, 2013). The finishing of an architectural space has to be aesthetic. Thus, it is only possible to achieve such a finishing with proper interior lighting systems (Diprose & D’Aprano, 2008). More so, the light intensity and color should match with…
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Gothic Revivalism in the Architecture of Augustus Pugin
Pugin remained an influential figure in the revival of Gothic design. The gothic style gained popularity in the 19th century and eventually replaced the Classical style of architecture. We shall focus on the success of Pugin in the Gothic revival (Gere and Whiteway, 1993). Gothic is an architectural style with its origin in Europe. It…
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The Architectural Design of Colosseum
Table of Contents Introduction The internal and external description of the Colosseum Evaluation and Conclusion Conclusion Works Cited The graphics section Introduction Despite the latest developments that have been made in the field of architecture, Colosseum still stands out as an impressive piece of architecture that has withstood the test of time. It is a…
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The Inversion of Originality Through Design by Donnelly
Summary In The Inversion of Originality through Design, Donnelly examines the very ontological principles of what can be considered the originality in graphic design from the point of view of provocative power, inventiveness, and different contexts. In the history of design as part of visual culture, it is easy to discover, that the epoch when…