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What Is the Difference Between Drafting & Architecture?

Drafting and architecture are both essential parts of building design and construction, but they are definitely not one and the same. These two equally necessary parts of the process are usually done by different people and the two jobs, although they cross paths regularly, involve many different skills and ...

LibGuides: Graphic Design: Online Resources

Use this guide to find resources from the library and the web for your Graphic Design classes

My Architect Lied to Me!!! (his plans)

My Architect Lied to Me!!! (his plans did)I often hear stories of frustrated home owners, who are struggling with their experience in the design of their new home. One home owner in particular shared with me, “My architect lied to me.”This is the revalation that a client shared with me after spending a number of frustrating months working with another architect. He told me “I kept telling him (the other architect) what I wanted and he showed me drawings in response…

This Architecture Student-Turned Designer Makes the Case for Slow Design

The founder of Redmond Aldrich finds that the best projects are the ones with the most layers.

This is What Biophilic Design Looks Like In Real Life

Theoretically, biophilic design is a fascinating concept that illuminates the human desire for a connection to nature. It has been the subject of several studies, one of the most well-known being Terrapin Bright Green’s “14 Patterns of Biophilic Design.” This analysis laid out vital concepts behind biophilic design, and I want to illustrate what some …

Will Flat Design Ever Die?

Is Flat Design Actually Awful?

Flat design currently dominates the tech industry, especially on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android. But is flat design really effective for users?

Design trend: How to create a flat design in 3 easy steps

If you're wanting to create a flat design for your next project, below are some easy design tips that will help you create a professional-looking graphic.

5 Common misconceptions about Material Design

Google's Material Design took over the web design world. Google implemented Material Design in most of its online products to some extent and thousands of designers around the globe followed this tren

Distilling 5 Incredible Material Design Concepts

The Reasoning Behind Biophilic Remodeling

The Design Build Remodeling Group of Maryland, one of the leading new addition contractors in the area, discusses biophilic home design.

Delicious by Design on The Design Network |

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! This weekend was great, and we also have a little news to share! Yesterday I posted on our blog Facebook page, that Christy is in a design video for The Design Network. For those of you who have never heard of The Design Network, it’s a new …

Algorithm-Driven Design: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Design

Yury Vetrov explains what artificial intelligence and algorithm-driven design are, and elaborates on how they're changing design as well as the future.

Can design change the world? Design Week Portland: Part 1

Design Week Portland is not simply a design festival. In its four years, the organization has understood its importance in not only furthering the design conversation, but how the industry and, by extension, the people and thinking can impart meaningful change.

How mobile became the perfect home for flat design

There were doubters when flat design started emerging, but this design trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Flat design is only getting started and is more popular than ever when it comes to mobile UI design. The principles behind this design technique are so universally — and aesthetically — pleasing that some of the biggest …

The Many Paths of Design, Part 2

25 Things to Know About Universal Design

Smart planning will make your home welcoming and accessible to all.