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A tutorial that discusses line art and designs. I found it helpful because it is neat to see the lines being created and used after we have read about their functions and meanings.

I was very confused by the discussion of binary and memory in chapter 2 of "The Computer." I found this in depth article helpful in understanding the technical language.

This blog discusses the use of whitespace in web design. It gives very good insights into how whitespace should be used, and when it should not be used.

This page goes into depth about space as discussed in Chapter 3 and has more images so it is easier for me to see the positive/negative space for example.

An article discussing the meaning of different shapes and what they can do to a presentation when using them. I think this is helpful because it gives us an understanding of the certain connotations of certain shapes that are going to be used.

I bookmarked this site because it gives all the elements of design. It gives definitions and links to examples and resources. I also made this one my favorite because it explains all the elements and not just what we discussed this week as well as it a very easy site to use.

An site that discusses all of the importance of color when using it in design. I found this to be quite helpful because it goes more in depth about the symbolism and the science of how color has been used.

This website provided another perspective on the issue the reading discussed. Is there a solution for inequality?

This video discusses the role of ICT in the class room

This is a video discussing technology and the knowledge economy in the city of Waterloo.

In the latest episode of his podcast, "Penn's Sunday School," Penn Jillette discusses the negative aspect of rhetoric. Beginning around minute 46 of the show, he describes the details of the article "12 Phrases Progressive Need to Ditch." In Jillette's oppinion, changing your words to placate your audience is not only manipulating, but also demeaning.

Host Terry Gross interviews author Linda Greenhouse about her book "Before Roe v. Wade." Among other points, Greenhouse discusses the phrase, "right to choose" which was an important choice or words for the movement.

This video helps us further understand the ideas portrayed by Flew's article by discussing how technology has had an affect on work culture.

I thought this photo was really interesting it discussed how to make a portrait into text.

Although this webpage isn't reallf long, I think it is simple and imformative about what alingment is. It also discusses the use of grids in graphic designs and it also explains the types of text alignments that are discussed in the book. Overall this website is short, simple and sweet but helpful.

The about.com page on alignment

The about.com page on alignment

This is a great and humorous video about using repetition in design. The video explains repetition using a method called Visual Harmony. It gives detailed examples and visuals to explain how to use repetition in design.

This is a great and humorous video about using repetition in design. The video explains repetition using a method called Visual Harmony. It gives detailed examples and visuals to explain how to use repetition in design.

The speaker in this video is from StuffDesignersDo.com. I thought that he did a great job discussing repetition of a poster he created.

Article discussing the pitfalls to avoid when writing emails.

Talks more about visual flow and verbal flow.

Explain what flow is and some basic principles to follow. Discusses the difference in visual and verbal flow and how to improve both

This page is about what visual flow in designs are.

describes way to enhance pages visual flow

Fairly lengthy discussion of flow with examples of good and bad flow elements.

I thought this was cute since it was on FB. Just some quick DB board etiquette.