Design Basics

Here are some ideas about basic design, weighted towards 2D. The concepts, precepts, intimations and suggestions here are meant as an overview, not an exhaustive study.

Topics:

1. Nomenclature

   Terms and definitions.

2. Principles

   An overview of basic design principles.

3. Perception

   Basic look at how human perception relates to design.

4. Line

   What it is, what it does.

5. Perspective

   Methods of illusion…

6. Color Intro

   Basic color theory ideas.