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19 of 365: Comparison #design principle

19 of 365 - Comparison design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
19 of 365 - Comparison design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
19 of 365 - Comparison design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
19 of 365 – Comparison design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com

Comparison as a design principle takes into account the effect of illustration of differences in a controlled system. Comparison is most effective when it is benchmarked against standard systems, enforced by fact and citation, and when apples are compared to apples. It is easy but not recommended to create a false reality by manipulating scale, standards, and perspective through selective framing.

In this illustration, I decided to compare both the populations and land masses of the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania to emphasize that the population difference is far smaller than the land mass difference, which underlines the crowded experience that many New Jerseyans feel in this state. .

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18 of 365: Common fate #design principle

18 of 365 - Common fate design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
18 of 365 - Common fate design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
18 of 365 - Common fate design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
18 of 365 – Common fate design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com

Common fate is another of the gestalt principles, and states that objects that are closer to each other or grouped in some way comparative to the overall set seem to be together, on a common path, or associated more closely than other design elements.

In this illustration, I started with a line of identical circles, evenly spaced. As the story progresses, the line of circles breaks into two even lines, creating two distinct groups. In the third part of the story, some of the circles go off on their own, and some of the circle pairs start to travel together, but none are a part of the original lines anymore.

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17 of 365: Color #design principle

17 of 365 - Color design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
17 of 365 – Color design principle by John LeMasney via lemasney.com

Color is an incredibly rich and deep topic for design, but color theory has been established to make working with color as a designer easier. One misconception about color is that color is equated with emotion, e.g. blue=trust or yellow = fear. Blue used in context can evoke trust, but in and of itself, it does not have emotional predetermination. However, rules exist for easy use of color, such as 5 colors or less in a design, matching colors with their compliment (the color across from it on a color wheel) or adjacent color (the color next to it on the color wheel). Also, tints, opacity, and intensity can all affect the look and feel of a design. Darker tints, for example, can evoke solemnity and seriousness.

In this illustration, I wanted to introduce the idea of complimentary color and the effect of tinting and darkening colors for effect.

 

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And sometimes, you’re quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney

And sometimes, you're quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney
And sometimes, you're quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney
And sometimes, you're quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney
And sometimes, you’re quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney

Emotional Walls

If you’ve ever truly loved, you’ve likely added bricks to your wall. It’s nice to peek over it most of the time, but from time to time, it’s a relief to have a shield from the pain and despair of disappointment.

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“One reason people put up emotional walls is to manage what happens next. But this sense of control is a myth. Because in reality, things play out like they’re going to and you have far less power over other people than you imagine (or you’d like). There’s a sense of If I, then she will that’s also a myth. You just can’t predict or control other people’s behavior.” – 4 Truths About People Who Put Up (Emotional) Walls | These Little Waves,

 

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222 of 365 is on work and suffering [typography] #Inkscape

On Work and suffering by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
On Work and suffering by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
On Work and suffering by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
On Work and suffering by John LeMasney via lemasney.com

I don’t have a lot to say about this sketch’s message other than it’s true for me. I’ve had maybe 50 jobs in my life, and my own best advice I can give you is to find out what job is hell for you personally, and then move away from that job in your employment choices until you find the job that gives you personally definable joy. I’ve had jobs that made me feel worthless or directionless. I’ve had jobs that have made me cry at lunchtime. I’ve had jobs where I was closely scrutinized in order to emphasize and advertise my weaknesses. I’m not saying to seek out a job where there is no work to do, or a dream job of some sort (pro basketball player, stadium rocker, etc.) but rather a job that gives you a sense of daily efficacy, pays your bills and gives you enough extra money to save and entertain, and one that gives you spots of achievement and growth over time. I personally believe that kind of job is a beneficial balance of work and life, and certainly isn’t a definition of suffering.