Quotes From "Design By Nature: Using Universal Forms And Principles In Design" By Maggie Macnab

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Design is a fundamental human activity, relevant and useful to everyone. Anything humans create–be it product, communication or system–is a result of the process of making inspiration real. I believe in doing what works as circumstances change: quirky or unusual solutions are often good ones. Nature bends and so should we as appropriate. Nature is always right outside our door as a reference and touch point. We should use it far more than we do. Maggie Macnab
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Design that mimics the sensual continuity of nature's subtle connections of color, light and texture invite the viewer's receptivity. Maggie Macnab
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Principles that drive equilibrium in nature's design also power human design. Maggie Macnab
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Nature's design is fully economical. Human design follows this model when it minimizes information and maximizes understanding. Maggie Macnab
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It is the nature of intuition to spark and guide creativity, and it's an essential ingredient for anything "new" to happen in the world at all. Maggie Macnab
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Basic geometric shapes communicate universal qualities common to all cultures. Practical design integrates them appropriately. Maggie Macnab
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In geometry, as in nature, the circle is the archetypal shape of wholeness and inclusion. It is an effective shape for nonprofits or community-focused efforts. Maggie Macnab
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Branding is simply pattern recognition, established across multiple tiers of application and fueled by the energy of money. Maggie Macnab
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Optimal design delivers information in ways that are useful, beautiful and improve the experience of all involved: audience, client and designer. Maggie Macnab
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A company has integrity when its words and actions consistently match the branding effort. Maggie Macnab