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Designers use different types of lines with different weights for different purposes, mostly to provide depth, but the line most important in most designs has good, solid ends at the beginning and end. You can also overlap lines where they meet

“Less is a bore” is a quote from architect Robert Venturi indicating his preference against minimalist design when trying to create interesting visuals. This quote is in contrast to the Miles Van der Rohe “less is more” quote. source… From: Frederick, 101 Things

“Less is more” is a famous quote from architect Miles Van der Rohe used to indicate that a minimalist design can often have the greatest impact. source… From: Frederick, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School. P 232. online… Source: “Eames Speak,” Pinterest, accessed

Designing for urban spaces, and likely other scenarios, in which you’re adding something to a line/row of other things should be done in a consistent way to maintain the visual integrity already established by the other things. In other words,

Similar to our teachings about prototyping, Designing with Models entails using quick, 3D models, either real or electronic, to investigate design ideas and choose the best options to move forward on. source… From: Frederick, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School.

It is a good idea to test your designs by sketching one- or two-point perspective drawings to give your design a more realistic 3-dimensional viewpoint. source… From: Frederick, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School. P 254. online… Source: “One Point

A more dramatic and richer experience can be achieved by carefully framing a view to exhibit the characteristics that you intend rather than simply providing the most expansive view. source… From: Frederick, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School. P 140.

Design by Committee A good designer isn’t afraid to throw away a good idea Negative space Sense of Space Draw hierarchically Soft ideas, soft lines; hard ideas, hard lines Less is more Design in section! Design in perspective! Design with