“Design”—the word and the action, has always intrigued me. I studied Design at both Central and Western Michigan University. I learned the five fundamental Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Value, Texture and Color, and the four Principles of Design: Repetition, Contrast, Balance and Variation. And in a ‘real’ sense, all we see and touch—everything is a combination of these elements and principals. So it’s kind of related to physics—ooowee-ooo! (see the physics stuff.)

I see Design as a practical art. I admire and appreciate good design in a beautiful car, a building, a computer, an appliance, a tool and a chair—even in a lighting fixture.

Industrial Design holds a special purpose for me. Things we use everyday must have form and function. Haven’t you ever said, “this thing looks great, but it doesn’t work worth a damn,” or “this thing sure works great, but it’s butt ugly!” Good industrial design does both. I wanted to share this passion of mine because we all deal with design projects on a daily basis whether we know it or not. In essence, we are all designers.