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The Many Paths of Design, Part 1

By Jody Brown

Blame engineering issues, unforeseen revisions or even the Internet. As these diagrams show, it's probably not your fault
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The Many Paths of Design, Part 2

By Jody Brown

Just when you thought the plans were on track ...
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The Brain of a Designer, in Diagrams

By Jody Brown

Ever wonder what's really going on inside the head of your architect or designer? Now's your chance to find out
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A Quiz for Architects in Question

By Jody Brown

Should you trade in your T-square for a barista tray? Answer a few simple questions to find out
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The 12 Days of Architecture

By Jody Brown

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a design-related parody of this classic holiday song
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Let's Play: Design! The Board Game

By Jody Brown

Gather some friends and print out these pages for old-fashioned design-friendly fun
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How to Design Anything

By Jody Brown

Keep this simple guide handy when you're undertaking a challenging project
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10 Tips to Help You Put Off Procrastinating

By Jody Brown

Blank page staring at you? Look it in the eye, then vanquish it in 10 only slightly meandering steps
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The Molecular Structure of Design

By Jody Brown

Let's put design under the microscope to find out what it's really made of
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What Is Your Designer's Attitude Type?

By Jody Brown

Sometimes it's hard to tell if your architect or designer's glass is half full or half empty. Here's help
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The Forces Acting on Your Design

By Jody Brown

Perhaps you're not aware of all the dynamic forces at work in your home design process. Here's a graphical analysis
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