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Designing Intuitive and Engaging User Interactions: A Dive into Psychological Principles for Optimal User Experience

In the foundational stages of designing user interactions for your product, it is paramount to weave in key psychological principles that intricately shape decision-making and information processing. By adhering to these principles, designers can craft an interface that not only captivates users but also optimises their cognitive engagement. Clarity and simplicity reduce cognitive load, while […]

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Divine Symmetry: Exploring the Golden Ratio within Art, Architecture and Design

What do you see when you come across the Mona Lisa? Or when you come across the silhouette of the modular man in the buildings made by Le Corbusier? Both these images stem from a particular mathematical equation that is very popular in the art and architectural world. It is called the Golden Ratio. The

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The Wooden Palace of Our Past: Discovering Padmanabhpuram Palace

Introduction Padmanabhpuram Palace which is situated in Padmanabhpuram Fort, was built in the 16th century CE, as a royal palace for the Maharajas of Travancore. The palace complex is spread over 6.5 acres of land reflecting the vernacular wooden architecture of the region. It is located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, the structure

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Innovate or Imitate? The Enchanting Interplay of Human Artistry and AI Wizardry Redefining Design Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, the symbiotic relationship between humans and technology has ushered in a paradigm shift in design processes. Beyond merely providing tools and software for user learning, the digital realm has birthed a novel dynamic where the software itself learns from user behaviour, autonomously generating design plans. The concept

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Adapting to Digital Waves or Riding the Traditional Tide – Which Path Leads to Tomorrow’s Innovation?

Introduction We all know that design has existed in our multifaceted country for decades now. Design drips in our vernacular art-forms, in our tangible and intangible forms of heritage and in our cutting edge contemporary arts. The formal education related to design and understanding the term and what it encapsulates only began in the year

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Sneak Peek into Artistic Grandeur: Inside the Ongoing Finishing Work of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

In anticipation of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lala temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has unveiled new images showcasing the final stages of construction within the Ram Mandir. The recently released pictures provide a captivating glimpse into the aesthetic display of art and culture within

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Serifs to Sans, Quirks to Classics: The Aesthetics of Typography’s Endless Evolution in Design

We all use fonts daily, these fonts come into the domain of Typography, which is a design tool that is used around the world. These fonts now are very much part of a culture, you use it for work, for branding purposes, for designing logos or any kind of designing for that matter. These are

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The Beautiful Diversity of Vernacular Architecture in India

When we think of the word ‘vernacular’, we often refer to the indigenous tribes, their languages, and their culture. Hence, ‘vernacular architecture’ becomes easy to define. Vernacular architecture refers to the local practices and materials to build ‘traditional’ and local buildings. To say that vernacular architecture in India is just one category would be inaccurate.

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Architectural Alchemy: Unveiling the Magic of Indo-Saracenic Architecture

India is a diverse country with various architectural styles. Whether it is the vernacular architecture of the south or the Brutalist architecture rampant in the northern belt, the nation boasts of a plethora of designs. Every new ruling party (the Mughals, the princes, and more) produced marvellous architectural wonders which still stand today. When India

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