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Design Foundations

January 10, 2018 11:46 AM EST
1 min read
a row of wooden building blocks
Photo: Mateusz Dach

Regardless of the type of design, some fundamental aspects transcend media. As designers, we make stuff. This foundational knowledge will be essential for any creative endeavor in design. The pages listed below cover some foundational design concepts.

Hello World! (of Design)

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