WSG, 'Universal Principles of Design' states that the Golden Ration is also known as: golden mean; golden number; golden section, golden proportion, divine proportion and sectio aurea.
It is an anceint (dating back to the classical greeks) principle of geometry. It may be an early attempt to codify a cognitive phenomenon or a simple tradition. The Fibonacci Sequence can converge to a golden mean. The ratio is 0.618. For a comprehensive discussion of proportions that include the golden mean, see 'Geometry of Design - Studies in Proportion and Composition' by Kimberly Elam (2001). This also presents a case that the general population prefers designs based on some geometric proportions. Another reference is: 'Grids, the structure of graphic design' by Andre Jute (1996). The YUI Grids patterns do not have any great focus on a geometrical proportion. Our Art Director decided that we would have a strong emphasis on classic proportions as part of our house style. Therefore we modified the YUI grids CSS files to change the default proportions to the ones that our Art Director wants to use on a regular basis. This improves our quality and speed on most jobs. It also helps wire-framing as we use a particular proportion to give consistency and attractiveness to our wire-frames. Cheers Paul Paul Minty Director mintleaf studio We design & create stylish websites Post: Box 6 108 Flinders Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Level 2 108 Flinders Street Melbourne T. 03 9662 9344 F. 03 9662 9255 M. 0418 307 475 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mintleafstudio.com.au -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Laakso Sent: Thursday, 1 November 2007 12:01 AM To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Subject: Re: [WSG] PHI and YUI Grids James Jeffery wrote: > Hmmm interesting i might take a look at it. > > I would love to know more about YUI Grids and the 'Golden Mean'. > > James > > FWIW, the "Golden Mean" is a matter of philosophy. I believe the search string you seek is "Golden Ratio." Best, ~dL -- http://chelseacreekstudio.com/ ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************************************* ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *******************************************************************
