One of the laws of the universe... everything has a contrary side that needs to coexist. Like Yin and Yang, good and bad, etc.
2. What analogy does Maeda use to demonstrate this relationship?
"Even a child that is allowed to eat ice cream three meals a day will eventually tire his sweet tooth. By the same token, nobody wants to have only simplicity.
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I don’t personally prefer the color pink, but I do like it as a dash of brightness in a drab sea of olive green. The pink appears bold and vibrant as compared with its dark and muted surroundings. We know how to appreciate something better when we can compare it to something else. "
3. In what context does Maeda discuss rhythm / beat in relation to the fifth law
Contextualise this relationship and discuss how this can be used in relation to the
Student Exhibition - giving specific examples
Well, that only gave me an idea for a name for the exhibition. Here is the concept:
Simplicity = Order + Knowledge
Complexity = Chaos + Ignorance, hence:
Ordo ab Chao (which, in Latin means order from chaos)
4. HOMEWORK: Find visual examples - pieces of design work that demonstrate the
relationship between simplicity and complexity – post the results on your blog,
with contextual analysis and reflection
SIMPLICITY
COMPLEXITY
Lots of reference to Maeda's discussion Diego, it is also important for you to reflect on what he has discussed. You are getting the context and understanding correct. I would like to see more of your own thoughts on what Maeda is talking about, always good to link to what he has said but you need to back it up with your own thoughts and reflections.
ReplyDeleteYou will need to catch up on Weeks 4 and 5.
Also, need to include the last part of your homework which is to include visual examples for simplicity and complexity.
Edwrad de Bono's 6 thinking Hats:
This might help get you started:
http://www.debonogroup.com/six_thinking_hats.php
http://www.debonothinkingsystems.com/tools/6hats.htm