Comments on: The Meaning Of Shapes: Developing Visual Grammar

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» Oblivious Design Assassin: dean 129 late wed — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:23:51 +0000

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By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:12:42 +0000

Good question. I’m not really sure. I would think you’d want something more angular and vertical, perhaps something triangular for it’s aggressive strength.

It might not be a single shape on its own that conveys superiority or arrogance. For example a large shape next to a small shape, particularly if the larger shape is seen as confining the smaller one would probably convey superiority.

By: Corinna

Corinna — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:47:07 +0000

Hi Steven,

Are there any shapes which suggest superiority or arrogance?

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:46:19 +0000

Thanks Olanrewaju. I’m gad you found this post helpful. Good luck with the design.

By: Olanrewaju

Olanrewaju — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:59:51 +0000

Thank you Steven.This post is very comprehensive and is helping me consider the elements to include, and those not to, in the first am about to design. It for the drama team in my church

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:49:53 +0000

Thanks Ashley. I’ll be happy to offer feedback, though I’m not sure how much I can help as I’m not all that familiar with ESL. Happy to help if I can though.

By: Ashley Tait

Ashley Tait — Sat, 14 May 2011 07:23:43 +0000

Hi Steven!

Hooray! Nice post. Clear thinker. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

I’m developing a representational English Grammar
using color and geometric shapes. I’ve been developing an system that works quite well with ESL students. I’d love your feedback on what I’m working with.

I totally agree with you that Visual clarity acts as a catalyst for insights to be discovered, understandings that are often otherwise labeled as unfathomable.

I hope this finds you happy and healthy in your life.

Sincerely,

Ashley Tait

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:23:14 +0000

Because this post is about the meaning of shapes in 2-dimensional graphic design. Not every post or article can be about all things.

By: Jose Maria de Espona

Jose Maria de Espona — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:34:38 +0000

Why you limit your meaning to 2D shapes?

3D shapes is the authentic menaning of all! in this way you can simulate true dinamics and actions in a true world, by using 3D real time simulation computer capabilities!

By: Shape meaning | Alpha-4 – Albert graphic web designer

Shape meaning | Alpha-4 – Albert graphic web designer — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:44:39 +0000

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