We have talked about some parts of how our brain processes information. Everything we see in life can be visually simplified to its core essence through analysis of its shape and composition using lines that are then processed into basic and familiar objects and shapes that are registered and saved in our memory, the Hippo. When you try to draw your hand, you start by drawing the lines that form the shape of your hand and your fingers. A unique combination of lines, curves an

Architecture, just like music, is a harmony of structure and spirit with a certain reputation that doesn't seem like reputation and to find an endless variety of a simple theme, that is the endless challenge of the architect. I. M. Pei came to the US in pursuit of that American lifestyle, the American Dream. When he was young he would go to American movies about football games and cheerleaders and stars like Ben Crosby and he came to the United States for the search of that l

Śūnyatā (pronounced Shun-Ya-Ta) is a Buddhism concept that is closely translated to "emptiness". The Śūnyatā s a primary tenet of Buddhism. In Buddism, the realization of Śūnyatā and the state of "being empty" lead to detachment, enlightenment and a heightened sense of freedom. Śūnyatā & The State of Being Empty Śūnyatā in Mahayana Buddhism refers to "non-self" and that everything is dependently originated. In this state of emptiness and great void, there are no obstructive t

Design is the key component of anything that surrounds us in life. It's the core visual definition of an object. Design is also how an object works. Ultimately design is a designer's most pure form of expression of emotions, knowledge, experiences and visual interpretation. It all starts with a designer's intention to put together a story of visual and functional interactions and tangible and intangible elements of an object. These characteristics and the overall nature of de