Design Essay Examples and Topics

The type of materials that was once used in construction of structures that people used to live in among the Maori people was the things that they would find readily available in the swamps as [...]

This will be done by elaborating a brief history of the building and identifying some of the functions of the offices within the building and the activities taking place in the same.

Apparently, the chariot-races, held at the Circus Maximus, were not merely meant to serve the purpose of entertainment, but also the purpose of endowing spectators with the sense of pride, on the account of their [...]

Reflection about planning of Los Angeles shows that it is a complex city that is extremely hard to define in terms of its center, borders and extensiveness.

The color of the limestone was dictated by the match it will bring with the existing building, Deusto University. The building was design in such a way that it looks like a ship, this indeed [...]

The surprising fact is that upon the discovery and excavation of the tomb, there were so many treasures in the tomb. The entrance of the tomb was at the base of a sloping hill.

The designs of Prada are a blend of old and modern culture, which is because of their simplicity. This is because the products are tailored to meet the needs of the locals.

That means that you may have to buy several cheap purses in the life span of only one Coach's designer purse.

This paper is going to focus on how product design is applied in decision making in McDonald's corporation and a description of product life cycle in the same corporation. In conclusion, product design is applied [...]

Washington Convention Center is the largest construction in the District of Columbia. The building had to reflect the ideals of the residents.

The regulations require the designer to comply with the standards set by referring to guidelines for Indoor Environmental Quality in the new International Green Construction Code. The project elective clarifies the proposed changes and improves [...]

Cristobal Balenciaga is one of the designers whose work had a significant influence on the designers of his time as well as the modern designers.

Knowledge and expertise of the managers failed to identify the factors that could have maintained Liz Claiborne's lead in the apparel and fashion industry. Claiborne perfected the concept of subcontracting to different factories in Asia [...]

This was a phase of the broader industrial revolution.period is believed to correspond to the end of the 19th century up to world war 1.the raise of technological revolution was marked by the use of [...]

The idea at that time was opposed because the public felt that it contradicted social norms that defined how a private home should be constructed for the good of the public.

In it, one will find a lot of information about the history of Dubai and the manner in which its people lived in the past.

At the side of the rotunda, there are eight large insets which have paintings for Robert Reid: four of them portray the beginning of art, the progress, and the human recognition of the art.

The indigenous social organization played a greater role in the success of the Australian architecture, along with the heritage and the social change of the Australians.

This particular classification is important to take note of since it refers to the capacity of the ladder for particular work loads and the type of jobs that they can be used for.

It is one of the greatest pyramids in the world. Herodotus of Halicarnassus regarded the pyramid as one of the greatest wonders of the world.

HWLC is a monumental building and was commissioned as a part of the renewal of the urban landscape of the city. The next section of the paper presents the culture that prevailed during the construction [...]

The propagation of wireless technology has brought in a variety of mobile devices such as the Personal Digital Assistants and the wireless handheld phones that have a wide range of applications such as video messaging, [...]

Based on my previous visits to the area as well as the contexts adhered to it in pop culture the Rockefeller center can be considered an icon of American progress due to its location in [...]

In the article Louis Sullivan: Growth of the Idea, Boudreaux puts forward the assumption that ornament was the chief characteristic of the building defining its function and practical usage.

It is easy to see how these principles took shape in one of ARM's most significant and famous projects, which is the National Museum of Australia."Avoiding traditional museum interpretations, the architects developed a post-modern structure [...]

After which he further pursued academics in the field of fashion design by attending the The New School for Design at Parsons.

The following trends have to be mentioned: Functionality: the vast majority of artists truly believe that the form of the work should be determined by function, this is why it was necessary to consider the [...]

Experience gained by the participants of the project is sure to change their perception of the art and design as well as fashion in whole.

In fact, the use of colors in this advertisement has largely realized the ultimate goal of enticing the target group of the product In the advertisement shown above, the advertisement seems highly appealing by presenting [...]

The dome is one of the largest in the world and is placed at the center of the basilica; therefore, it occupies a lot of space.

At first glance, an old house in the picture may seem to be a mere building consisting of walls, windows and doors, but its atmosphere and every its part would mean a lot for several [...]

A review of the work done by Richard in his design of the Getty centre begins with the plan, which entails the network and paths necessary for the creation of the entire centre.

One of the most incredible creations of the ancient civilizations, the Ashoka Pillar is the reminiscence of the bygone times and the most incredible specimen of the ancient art.

Nothing has changed since then: raccoon coats are no longer fashionable, but trends and fads continue to dominate the hearts and minds of people, giving them a false sense of belonging to a privileged class.

Being involved in the ethnic and cultural tendencies of building, Wright pays attention to functional elements of architecture and attempts to create a multifunctional space where all parts of a construction are united in one [...]

Users of a web site need to know the person they are dealing with in any activity they get involved in,the persons credentials,values,beliefs and ideologies that are captured in the process of web design.

The architecture of Western Europe in the middle ages was greatly influenced by the growth of the Christian Church and the emergence of feudalism.

Exterior: Materials The columns of the Central Commence Collegiate are made of stone blocks and the walls and facades are made up of brown bricks.

The social history of art explores the dynamics of the relationship between the patron/public, the artist and the work of art in the context of the social formation of a given period of history".

Proscenium theatres are those kind of stages that have a space that are characterized by a big archway usually at or close to the front of the stage by which the audiences get the opportunity [...]

In this paper, the evaluation of three types of homes will be offered to define how materials and requirements for building as well as ethical aspects and technological use may be changed: a luxury home [...]

Metadata is also used in the extraction and maintenance of information. It provides insight on the ways of creating data, the reasons for the data and the date of creation.

This implied that specifically designed products would be sold, with part of the produce reserved for orphans and the homeless children worldwide. He combined the skills he acquired at the workplace with the unique talents [...]

The architecture of the building portrays Greco-Roman influence as the Capitol was meant to symbolize the idea of democracy, which is connected with Greece, and the idea of power, which is associated with the Roman [...]

Color in general is the outlook of something that conveys a message to the viewers. One particular thing that the red color red is associated with is demonstrating emotions.

The unique feature of designer toys is that they have re-defined the meaning of 'toy' as such and appear to have combined toys with the notions of art and design.

In 1980 the Blumarine brand started to become extremely successful, and the first step to popularity, traditionally to all the great brands, was made in Milan.

However, proper enlightenment is still a significant point, this is why it is possible to place the chosen upholstered furniture in the centre or close to the centre of the room so that it is [...]

The report looks at innovative approaches to challenging constraints experienced both in the design and implementation of the ship yard on the physical location of the facility.

The diagram below shows a picture of the CN Tower Figure 1: A figure showing the CN Tower Climate and site issues considered in the design of the building The engineers of the CN Tower [...]

The commercial design standards are unique since the intention is not to emulate the design of neighbouring designs but to replicate the partial plan of the existing buildings in terms of the open space for [...]

It was constructed in 1931and stood as the tallest building in the world until 1971 when World Trade Center was constructed although; it reclaimed the tallest building in the world in 2001 after the destruction [...]

Research is then carried out to determine the practicality of the design in order to conceptualize and document design solutions and certify the specifications in preparation for presentation.

To my mind, it is quite captivating to investigate the creation of Barbie dolls, specify the impact of Handler's daughter, and clear up why this very doll turns out to be so interesting for lots [...]

To my mind, one of the brightest symbols of American power and beauty are the two city halls in California, such as Los Angeles City Hall and Pasadena City Hall.

The narrow-waisted jerkins were traditionally worn by the representatives of upper classes because of the high quality of the leather used to manufacture the jerkin of that silhouette.

The exterior style of the Adamson house complies with the style of the outside space. The Adamson house is located on the seaside and, therefore, much of the elements in style are reminiscent of the [...]

The stadium is one of the major breakthroughs in the construction technology. The removal of the retractable roof helped in reducing the weight of the building holding the stadium.

During the re-designation period of the mosque, the most outstanding and notable reconstruction activity involved the construction of the Reconnaissance cathedral in the middle of the structure, courtesy of a Spanish king Carlos who was [...]

It is important to note that the country and weather conditions might affect the sustainability of the houses. The concrete houses are more compatible and sustainable to the country and weather conditions.

Thus, the man is depicted in a short straight tunic with short sleeves, and the woman is also depicted in a short tunic with short sleeves where the length of the modern tunic is correlated [...]

The form of the stola as the pleated dress is similar to the form of the contemporary dress with a lot of drapery elements.

This essay investigates the importance of the audience in graphics work and the strategies of ensuring that the work meets the expectations of the audience.

This feature can be influenced by the talent indicated, level of attention given in the work and consistency of the art work.

Of importance is the fact that the history of Romanesque architecture was primarily linked to the dedication of people to religion, a fact that resulted into the construction of several churches in England which adopted [...]

Urban planning is defined as the process of controlling the utilization of design and land of an urban development, with the aim of ensuring that communities and settlements in the urban areas are orderly developed.

In this paper, we will aim to substantiate the full validity of an earlier articulated thesis, while exposing the concept of fashion as such that derives out of the notion of progress, which in its [...]

Fashion distinct classes of people in the society where complex and sophisticated fashion is related with the rich and modernity. Tailors, dressmakers, and designers have contributed to the increased trend in change of fashion.

As it has been argued before, graphic design is a form of communication between people, and one has to understand the rules governing the process of communication in order to be a good designers.

In the modern society, tattoos are worn by almost all classes of people in the society, from teenagers, to the youth, who form a majority, and adults.

Chanel's designs were an inspiration to women because they admired her work and considered her as a role model due to resilience to fight for gender equality in the industrial world.

In the 2000s, the generation involved in arts and fashion looked back to the past decades for greater inspiration, and it was able to keep new fashions.

The article traces the origin of detachable collars to 1827 which were adapted to as a means to ease cleaning of shirts; Hannah Montague's was credited as the woman who invented the collar.

The main duties incorporated in fashion design are varied from one designer to the other because the specific tasks depend on the working environment the designer is located in.

It was this dynastic ancestral divinity, which reigned at the height of a syncretism state-culture religious conviction that centered on the "godly" rulers ritualistic and symbolic mediation.

Sugimito's house is an old building constructed in the year 1743 under the ownership of the Sugimoto family; today, the Sugimoto house situated in Kyoto town has been reconstructed in a strategy to preserve the [...]

The organic ornaments on the other hand are the inherent decorations of the art representing the piece of art in its organic form.

He has been a lucky parent in the sense that one of his children has taken after him and this is just a chip off the old.

The interaction designer is able to identify the needs of the users by first understanding the tasks that the users will be undertaking while using the system.

Wood is sustainable because it is possible to grow them afresh after harvesting."The U.S.hardwood sawmilling and processing industry, the largest in the world, depends upon the hardwood forests of the United States for the widest [...]

Werner continues to argue that the contemporary generation is deceived to think that personal identity is determined by the physical attributes in a person.

Although the ornaments on the columns of the Vault are a perfect stitch to the entire work, these are no more than the ornaments designed to emphasize the elegance and airiness of the vault; but [...]

This fact makes the clothes a reflection of the person, which is why the choice of fashion is taken to represent personal identity.

Associating a brand with a powerful personality is however a strategy that has been adopted by many marketers in the past and that is why some of the major world brands like Sean John and [...]

Visitors to the Gardens have a variety of activities to carry out from walking around the beautiful pavements to learning the culture of the Aboriginal people.

They are the materials, climate and even a social structure that can dictate the form of a building. The form and function of a building can influence each other or even go separately.

The Islamic architecture is famous for its mosques that are considered to be the brightest representatives of the art and architecture of the Islamic world."The mosque is a central point of Afghanistan architecture.

Looking at the building designed by Frank Wright it is possible to predict that the interior design of the building is full of space and light.

Thus, the construction of the building depends on many other issues, such as culture, landscape and the desire of the client, of course. The first factor that influences on the form of the building is [...]

The products from Bauhaus workshops are of diverse invention and thus the design gives a consumer a choice to pick from.

To provide a successful entertainment party for 500 medical doctors, it is very important to consider a number of steps: to choose an appropriate convention center, to evaluate the building and think about proper lighting [...]

Los Angeles Grand Avenue Project is considered to be a unique place, a thriving center, the design of which captivates many people from the very beginning; this project is a good chance to change the [...]