Logic and Design, Revised: In Art, Science, And Mathematics

by Krome Barratt

Design is fundamental to our lives, for it is really about the making of things, which is the business of artists, scientists and technologists alike. All are concerned with innovation and problem-solving and can profit from a study of ideas developed in other disciplines.
A minor classic since its first publication in the United States in 1989, this book examines some of the key principles of design and shows how these also underlie much of what we know of art, mathematics and science. It covers such topics as number, ratio and scale, rhythm and harmony, similarity and contrast, and suggests how these may relate to design problems.

Genres: Design, Mathematics, Engineering

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't understand why everyone else likes this book so much. It is a random compilation of geometric facts combined with some vague, never fully described aesthetic philosophy. The work makes no specific argument and it feels rambling and purposeless.

[Ban Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely essential book if you're interested in any or none of the subjects mentioned in the title. The author suggests in the foreword that you'll have to re-read the book several times to get a grasp of the material and, while daunting, is both absolutely true and completely worth the effort. My only complaint is that the book is organized according to subject with no regard to history or the flow of ideas over time. But that's hardly a valid complaint.

[Massimo Curatella · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most evocative and inspiring book I've read.