good design vs. bad design is not always a matter of opinion. the principals of design apply to no industry specifically. aesthetically we consider balance, scale, rhythm, symmetry, order, contrast, proportion, etc. and of course there is always functionality. these are the basic concepts which drive the rationale behind good vs. bad. take Mark Rothko’s red, orange, tan and purple composition where the balance, contrast and proportion are so immaculately executed that it’s no surprise that although simple, it does not take an art history major, or a serious art collector to appreciate the simple beauty and general good design of the piece.  so here’s to entry number one.