Have you ever noticed how rooms that are designed with recurring elements feel much more harmonious and cohesive than rooms designed without? That's because of the rule of repetition. Repetition is a ...

Have you ever found yourself captivated by the intricate repeating designs on fabric, wrapping paper, and more? There’s something truly magical about repeating patterns that can transform ordinary ...

Some patterns transcend decoration to become culturally iconic: think William Morris’s ‘Strawberry Thief,’ Maija Isola’s bold ‘Unikko’ poppies or Orla Kiely’s playful ‘Stem’ motif. Designs like these ...

Landscape design is not accepting what you see, but creating what you want to see instead. Most landscape experts command longer lists of basic design principles. However, I don’t consider myself an ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The repetition that can dominate everyday life sometimes shifts to frustrating boredom. But pick up a camera, and repetition offers a chance to capture intriguing images. Our ...

Even if you’ve never attended a single art class, you can still design creative and easy-to-read documents for any occasion. Just keep in mind some easy principles, and you’ll wind up creating ...