Is our uniquely human ability for emotional resonance defining of design excellence?
Timeline
Jan to Mar 2025
Category
Book Design, Creative Code, Motion
Role
Designer, Coder
About
In design, perfection exists at the intersection of computational precision and human intuition. While technology allows designers to achieve mathematical accuracy, our collective preference for subtle imperfections and human intervention suggests a more nuanced understanding of what constitutes "perfect" design.
Structure
The book is divided into three sections: the first is entirely manually typeset, the second combines code-generated layouts with manual adjustments, and the third is fully automated. The gradual inclusion of human manipulation challenges the notion that imperfections are compromises or limitations. Instead, it explores how they serve as essential elements in elevating design beyond technical execution.
Second Section
This portion of the book has had minimal human manipulation, where the changes mostly consist of moving images and emphasizing certain words in text. The changes were made to enhance the coherency of the content, something that would be difficult or nearly impossible to do automatically.
Third Section
This section is entirely generated by code. The screen recording shows in real-time how around 40 pages get created in under 3 seconds. For efficiency and precision to the underlying grid, the content loses its sense of character. The relationship between the images and text get compromised and it feels automated from a first glance.
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