Design principles?

micropolius

Hey polycount,

Let's talk about design principles that goes beyond tools.
What do I mean with ''design principles'' Principles like stress concentration and how it affects design decisions. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_concentration
I got this information from Mike Hill. I want to learn more. Feel free to share what you know.
Thanks for your time.

Michael Knubben

This is a pretty low-effort thread, so in an attempt to salvage it:
Here's the Mike Hill talk I think you're talking about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr86CLOiSBA

Now, before asking anyone else for their input, why don't you try to offer us some 'design principles', get the ball rolling?

Chimp

I've only got one design principle: no fluff. If it doesnt have a reason or purpose, it shouldn't be there. 

So in practice, if im adding details for the sake of details, i've fucked up. keep it simple and readable, otherwise its just filler shit and distracts from the essence of whatever it is i'm trying to communicate with the design.

an basic representative example would perhaps be a character - its tempting to add endless attachments and props and things but you end up with a far less effective silhouette or readability. Or an environment texture, doing loads of tiny amazing bricks and then realising that it makes it hard to see the characters who need to be in front of it - the stars of the show.

Eric Chadwick

http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Concept_Fundamentals#Composition

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Fuiosg

Agree with Chimp. A lot of sci-fi design is full of what I call "techno shit". Detail when concepting is very interesting because in each situation, you have to ask why it needs to be there. In most cases detail should be used to draw attention to the overall form, and sort of inform it or ground it in some kind of reality. But often artists just throw the kitchen sink at it, holes, rivets, belts, vents etc. as if that makes it more realistic or something. There comes a point where eye fatigue sets in and the form/function of the thing is lost. 

micropolius

Here is my input. I hope it can help.
I'm not really qualified to talk about design, since I'm still learning and haven't walked the walk... 

@ michael knubben
Good example of design principle in engineering industry .    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr86CLOiSBA skip to 10:55 



@ Chimp and Fuiosg 
I get where you are coming from. Totally agree with the readability part. 
Design Iteration  http://www.autodestruct.com/thumbwar.htm






Blender Guru : Understanding color
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1FK8n7WgY



Blender Guru : Understanding composition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8i7OKbWmRM&t=594s