Field Notes

A knowledge compendium for design in theory and practice
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Color
Foundation
Color theory, color schemes, and the psychology of color.
Value
Foundation
Value is the relative light or darkness of a surface.
Shape
Foundation
Shapes are planes with edges.
Grid
Foundation
A grid is a skeletal network of lines which establishes a system for arranging elements.
Format
Foundation
A format is both the containing space and its boundary.
Line
Foundation
A line is a point in motion.

About Field Notes

Jacob has compiled notes from on the job experiences, college courses, mentoring sessions, workshops and from across the web.

Article Index

Format
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Grid
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Line
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Shape
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Value
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Color
Foundation

Topical Structure Explained

Knowledge is organized into a series of articles which encapsulate and reference each other in the following way:
Primer
is an overview of a broad topic and explains how foundations, and methodologies work together.
Foundation
is a basic aspect of a specific topic that is essential to comprehending the design practice.

Source Material & Credit

Field Notes references, quotes, or paraphrases other material such as books and lecturers. Refer to the Works Cited at the end of each article for sources. Article content is curated, written, and produced by Jacob McAdam.