Quote by Paul Rand Download Open image ““In essence, it is not what it looks like but what it does that defines a symbol.”” — Paul Rand ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
“For the essence of the symbol cannot be altered without altering its sense.” — Ludwig Wittgenstein Copy Share Image
“However expressive, symbols can never be the things they stand for.” — Aldous Huxley Copy Share Image
“into my pocket. We believe that we invent symbols. The truth is that they invent us; we are their creatures, shaped by their hard,… — Gene Wolfe Copy Share Image
“True symbolism depends on the fact that things, which may differ from one another in time, space, material nature, and many other limitative characteristics,… — Titus Burckhardt Copy Share Image
“It is powerful- a symbol, a circle- and I know, I know, there could never have been another one.” — Nicholas Sparks Copy Share Image
“Our symbols aren’t supposed to matter, but that’s wishful thinking—symbols always matter.” — Scott Sigler Copy Share Image
“The symbol is not a mere formality; it is the very essence of algebra. Without the symbol the object is a human perception and… — Tobias Dantzig Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the things that don't seem like much much, become the very ones that define us.” — Bibiana Krall Copy Share Image
“There are few things more powerful than a name. A single phrase that somehow becomes a symbol for an entire existence.” — Lance Conrad Copy Share Image
“Nothing is harder to understand than a symbolic work. A symbol always transcends the one who makes use of it and makes him say… — Albert Camus Copy Share Image
To design is much more than simply to assemble, to order, or even to edit: it is to add value and meaning, to illuminate,… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
If a company is second rate, the logo will eventually be perceived as second rate. It is foolhardy to believe that a logo will… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
Asymmetric balance creates greater reader interest. Pleasure derived from observing asymmetrical arrangements lies partly in overcoming resistances, which, consciously or not, the spectator adjusts… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
There's a certain kind of research you have to listen to - the factual stuff, not opinion. Facts are facts. Sugar is sweet -… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
Graphic design, which evokes the symmetria of Vituvius, the dynamic symmetry of Hambidge, the asymmetry of Mondrian; which is a good gestalt, generated by… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
Being good is more important than being original. Originality is a product, not an intention. — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
In the Orthodox religion, you don't draw the human figure. It's against the rules. — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
The public is more familiar with bad design than good design. It is, in effect, conditioned to prefer bad design, because that is what… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
“All art is relationships, all art. Design is relationships. Design in a relationship between form and content... Your glasses are round. Your collar is… — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that's why it is so complicated. — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
