A little whimsy

• Though it’s completely irrelevant to anything I do, I thought the rules for comic book grammar and talk-bubble design were fascinating. (Via screenwriter John August.)

• I don’t remember quite how or where I found this, but I had to laugh at the Unspoken Rules of Graphic Design. Anyone in a related field would understand. My faves are:

15. If three designs are shown to a client, your least favorite will be chosen, or any combination of the worst components of each.

16. If two designs are shown, a third will be requested. If provided, then one of the first two will be chosen.

17. If you ask for more copy it will be sent as a .jpg. If you ask for images they will send PowerPoint presentations.

34. A client who knows exactly what he wants is worse than one that has no idea.

Believe me, it’s all true.

• And finally, these cheerful flowers. Because it’s grey and rainy here, I’m tired, and I want to go home.

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Okay, I feel better now.


One response to “A little whimsy”

  1. Les Avatar

    The unspoken rules of Graphic Design applies to architecture too, and that gave me a good laugh, thanks!