Design Essays

1920s Advertisement Fabricated a Template for the Female Body for Years to Come
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Nov 2021
Introduction: Did the slender, linear characteristics associated with the 1920's style, and the appearance of these features in advertisements, aid as the driving force of an era of dissatisfaction in women's body image?...

History and Developments in Graphic Design
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: Graphic design is everywhere from newspapers to posters to new media. The true question is what is graphic design? Is it beneficial to strive to be a graphic designer in the modern world? To get started we must look at key fields for new and upcoming graphic designers; Web Design, Illustration, Graphic Design or New Media....

The 3D Graphics Production Pipeline
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: As humans that are constantly exposed to high quality images and computer graphics, we expect a high level of ‘real’-ness from 3D graphics. To achieve this hyper-realism there are many stages involved, called a 3D graphics production pipeline....

The Value of Design Thinking
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: Design Thinking is a non-linear method used to design products and services by focusing primarily on potential solutions and not the underlying problem, which is incredibly valuable to all organisations. It was introduced by Tim Brown and David Kelly at the University of Stanford....

Should Design Be Considered An Art?
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Oct 2021
Introduction: In this discussion, a few viewpoints of regular non-academic industry players who did have quite varying positions on the question are articulated....

Comparison of Michael Kors vs Guccio Gucci
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
Introduction: This essay will look at the similarities and differences of fashion designers Michael Kors and Guccio Gucci. Michael Kors is one of the last American Designers that has not looked overseas for style inspiration. Guccio Gucci is important because his brand lives on for almost a century and is more popular than ever. ...

Modelling and Design of Shallow Foundations for Construction Projects
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: There are two classes of foundations used in construction projects, these are: shallow and deep. The subject of this paper is modelling and design of shallow foundations....

Use of PLA (Biopolymer) for Short-Shelf-Life Fresh Food Packaging
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Aug 2021
Introduction: Decades back when plastics entered the world, it was like a boon for commercial industries because of the impressive characteristics it showcased. However contemporary world is facing second side of plastics....

Symbolism & Iconography
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: The use of symbols and icons predates human spoken and written languages. In his book, Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art, Scott McCloud defines an icon as “any image used to represent a person, place, thing, or idea.” While a symbol is an “image we use to represent concepts, ideas, and philosophies”....

Computer Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Jul 2021
Introduction: The main goal of this project is to perform a two-mold design and analysis. The purpose is to design a part and mold gates, to simulate the designed geometry in CREO Parametric 3.0 and to improve the design in order to achieve the most effective manufacturing scenario....

Analysis of Colin Kaepernick in Nike's Just Do It Campaign
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction:  In 2018, Nike recruited a series of sports figures for a slew of advertisements just in time for the 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign (Willingham).  The most controver...

To what Extent have Women been Represented Successfully within the Contemporary Australian Graphic Design Industry?
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: To what Extent have Women been Represented Successfully within the Contemporary Australian Graphic Design Industry? To truthfully answer the research question presented above, in relatio...

Factors Impacting Child and Parent Perceptions of Products
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Assess the ways in which package design can impact on children’s and parents’ perceptions of products. What are the most important considerations for designers of children product packagi...

Biography and Impact of Paula Scher
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Paula Scher, born in 1948 Washington DC whose father is a photo-grammetric engineer, in my opinion is an influential yet wonderful and talented person who has received a degree in art in 1970 fro...

Enhancing the Visual Performance of Chinese Traditional Wedding Ceremonies through Interaction Design
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: 1.Research Questions Main Question: How can interaction design enrich the visual performance of Chinese traditional wedding ceremony in contemporary contexts?  ...

Biography and Typography of Jan Tschichold
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Jan Tschichold was one of many famous German Typographers of his time, he has written textbooks to educate the world so that people can learn about Type, Spacing, Layout, and Font. Here is a smal...

Literature Review on Design Thinking
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Literature review on design thinking: IDEO is often known for coining the terms design thinking and practice. Design thinking is based on a global dialogue that has existed for several, ...

Integrating Biomimicry into Graphic Design Practices
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: THESIS PROPOSAL BRIEF Integrating Biomimicry into Graphic Design to create more effective and innovative design process. Problem Statement Will this new and innovative...

Style and Innovation in Olivetti
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: THE OLIVETTI’S STYLE between style and innovation   The story of how Olivetti, the leading Italian company for typewriters, has revolutionised, changed the Itali...

Options for Setting up a Design Business
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Professional Practice Essay  During the course of this essay I will discuss and evaluate the options available in choosing to set up a design company with a colleague and the corres...

Issues in the Relationship between Modern and Postmodern Design
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Identify and discuss two key issues in the relationship between Modern and Postmodern architecture and/or design.  Modernism and Postmodernism are closely linked but also differ in ...

What Makes a Design Successful in Marketing?
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: In this essay, I will address the successful design in marketing. How does the design succeed? What is good design? By analyzing those questions, I will introduce some popular designs and brands ...

Manufacturing Industry for Diving Boards
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Operation Strategy and Management Introduction As a CEO or a business manager, one of the most important objectives is to make the perfect product which is the core of the o...

Design Elements for Tourism Website
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction:   Design Elements for Tourism Website Tourism, Entrepreneurship and Technology Contents Introduction ………...

Design for Developing Countries Aid
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Topic: Like development aid, much design for development has been increasingly criticised for not having real, sufficient, diverse or lasting value for the people it is intended for. Research th...