Introduction to Theory as Practice

We began looking into the meaning of theory and how it will help influence and improve our work. Using a mixture of history, theory and practice I can improve my work as a designer.

Visual communication is key, it as the power to inform, persuade and educate. by using the images, symbols and icons. We are able to recognise the meaning of a symbol a lot quicker than reading a long paragraph. Evidence of this can be seen in every day life; traffic lights have three colours and you know what these colours mean when in a certain sequence, it signifies what we need to do. Red - Stop . Green - Go . Amber - Proceed with caution.

We have to make sure that we look into the meaning and history of subjects before designing responses to briefs. This is important because when forming ideas they can be better developed by the history of the subject.

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