The Puzzle of Collaboration: Intertwining Design with Art History, Photography, Print and Digital Publishing, and Branding

The Puzzle of Collaboration: Intertwining Design with Art History, Photography, Print and Digital Publishing, & Branding covers the many mediums of creativity that have a relationship with Design.

What is design?
Design is the visual information that envelops the world around you with or without intention. This means that this thing we call "design" is a critical part of creativity and plays with many aspects of ingenuity to include:

Art History - Specifically, the Arts and Crafts Movement speaks to design in so many aspects with respect to craftsmanship, even in its simplistic form, while ensuring that beauty lies in the quality of the design.

Photography - Made successful in it's design of the composition and how the elements and principles of design play a major role in a productive photo.

Print and Digital Publishing - Design is introduced in the creation of an effective layout which provides the best means of communication, enabling the user the ability to connect to and understand the message provided.

Branding - Design is the complete source of interaction with the world, from start to end, from the logo to the branding style guide, and everything that lies in between.