Elements of Design animation

I have been looking around for some new content to use for teaching the Principles of Design.  As I have viewed and read various things I stumbled across this short animated clip about 24 Elements of Design by Matt Greenwood.  Though only a stimulus piece this short animation could provide a valuable discussion tool.

Web Design Principles in 2013

 

Web Design in 2013

How to Sketch with Electronics: Leah Buechley

Yesterday I posted about creativity and potential of thinking a little out of the square.  Here is a TED Talk that shows the result of thinking from the fuure back. That is thinking not by what constrains current concepts and practices but by what do we want to achieve.  Watching this has made me contemplate where these simple and flexible technologies can fit within education.  I am picturing obvious links with computer programming, electronic circuitry, but I am also imagining uses within storytelling, the dramatic arts, art, animation and design.  What fun could be had?

10 Tips for Slideshow Presentations

10 Tips for Making Beautiful Slideshow Presentations from Edahn Small

John Hockenberry: We are all designers

I just love the way this introduces design.  A great TED talk, though mind the middle bit about reproduction.  It may be a little much for classroom stimulus.

Social Networking Data Model – Schema

I have been continuing to search for more examples of Social Media database design.  My reason for this is because I am using / intending to use this structure as the back bone to teaching database design to some of my students (More on that in my next post).  Here is another example Schema to do with social networking websites. 

Enjoy.

Tutorial Vid: Creating dynamic webpages with PHP

Stimulus, Resource: User Interface Principles in Web Design

This is a great article regarding how web design should be approached. I like to fact that it’s focus is on the intention of the site, not just the art/design side of making things look cool. This will be useful with higher secondary level students as a stimulus piece.

 

Resource: Graphic Design Principles, also for Web

 

Whilst searching for some stimulus regarding the Principles of design I found this great little Flash piece. Have a look and see what you think.

Noupe, website with design, photoshop, web and CS5 ideas.

I am always looking for new tutorials or up-to-date ideas for the use of the latest software. Recently I came across the ‘noupe’ website/blog. It has an incredible list of resources and links to many others examples of design, photoshop, web design, CSS etc…

 

Have a look, I for one have already gained many ideas from their offerings.