A lot of artists and students who are taking up design majors tend to forget to use these basic principles so much that their designs ended up being cluttered and trying hard to be different. It’s the use of these principles (or breaking them properly) that make designs pleasing to the eye and appealing for the target audience.

I myself admit that during the early years of my career, I seemed to use these principles in a more functional manner. I noticed that somehow my designs didn’t seem to grab anyone’s attention. Whether it be motion graphic videos or even print work, these design principles should not be taken for granted.

This post is both a nostalgic and educational post. As I was looking for some cardboard paper to print some “Thank you” cards, I stumbled upon most of my works during my freshman year in college. I saw some of my works in freehand drawing, mechanical drafting, and Design Principles or what we used to call, “DESPREL”. To my surprise, all my Design Principles plates are still in good condition. Imagine, 8 years and the drawing paper still smells fresh and clean. I’m amazed at how my past seems to come back to me without any form of decay.

(Click on the thumbnails to see each image and their descriptions)

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