There are several of us who went rushing in to sign up for an online class in Design Principles taught by the creator of the stunning Cafe Lisa weblog.
We are having a blast over there and might even learn something we would stop chattering for a minute a pay attention. The lessons are really of the sort that make you stop and think about your designs. They pull some really interesting ideas out of a diverse group of people.
This week's lesson deals with the white/negative space and while thinking I should be thinking about the task at hand, I went on a mindless blog surf. Found exactly what we all need to work the exercises. White Knowledge!
I think it works much like the Butzi / Slacker theory that states if you balance an unopened software box on top of your monitor long enough, knowledge of how to use the program will sink right in. I still have trouble testing that one since my flatscreen doesn't hold the box well, even with extra duct tape! Boo Hoo.
I am determined to acquire some white knowledge this week. Do you think a nap might help speed the process? Maybe I will give that a try.
Actually, I think that definition site looks like it could develop into a fun, fun playtime resource. I just wanted an excuse to make note of it here and THE Cat said it was alright for me to do a silly thing like that since felines have possessed white knowledge for centuries. We silly human, lower life forms need to figure it out so we can better soak in ways to serve our furry masters.
He does have a tough time trying to keep me properly trained.
Farron & _^..^_
Posted by farron at November 8, 2004 02:28 PMI know exactly what "white knowledge" is... it's like "white noise", right?
BTW, on that duct tape thing... try super glue. Seriously, it works great for when you have to stack a whole bunch of boxes on top of a flat top monitor. And if the stack gets too high you can always make a nice frame around the edges. hehehe
Posted by: Slacker at November 8, 2004 04:05 PM