Design -> Proportion

[VJD]

Fibonacci and the Golden Mean

This is a good comprehensive video that explains how beauty and proportion relate to the Fibonacci Sequence.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7179950432887640376#


Related reading: Searching for Design by Dan Harwell

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...z=1I7SUNA&sa=X&um=1&ei=qAzbSoTaDcrS8Qb8_si3BQ


Valerie

 

[RWK]

I've got Dan's original book.......and Jim Johnson AIFD has done several shows using the examples from his book......and I HIGHLY recommend getting the book and reading it.

 

[Joe Mioux]

and it also works for commodities trading.

 

[Carol Bice]

Just an interesting note. .. about this as it relates to floral design.

I had designed for years without training, but, gradually I realized how important classes were and I started studying with some of the best in the industry. This is where I learned about the Fibinacci sequence.

I went back and measured things I had created previously and found that I had subconciously used it in my work. So, is it a natural thing we all have or do certain people possess the ability because of their creative brains?


Dan Harwell's book is outstanding and Jim Johnson does a tremendous job illustrating his thoughts. Dan's background is that he was a airplane pilot turned florist.....very interesting.

Thoughts?

 

[Sprout]

I have the Harwell book as well, and everyone new has to read it! It's a great book, so clear, with excellent examples.

Is it still in print? I remember it was a vanity press and hard to get at the time.