A Christmas Carol expertly uses contrast — Scrooge and Tiny Tim, three Ghosts, inside and outside— to convey moral meaning, a powerful design principle for impact and attraction.
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A Christmas Story: Good Design Features in Christmas Movies
Discover good design lessons from A Christmas Story. Analyze movie features like the leg lamp and practical effects for better product design.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Timeless Masterpiece of Movie Design
It’s Christmas Season! Read about The Nightmare Before Christmas and why it’s a great movie with some unique and impressive design elements.
Design Lessons from Movies: The Polar Express
It’s now December and we’re entering “the most wonderful time of the year.” It’s also time for my annual analysis of a Christmas movie. Today I want to share some interesting facts and thoughts about The Polar Express. I’ll also share lessons I believe we as designers can take from this movie.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Design Engineers— 2023
The holidays are coming up, and it’s time for our fourth annual gift list for design engineers!
Design in Christmas Movies: Elf and the Forced Perspective
Have you seen the movie Elf? If not, you’re missing out on a good story with some neat applications of forced perspective. The designers of the film did some good design.
The Design of Whoville
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic. Fun for kids. Fun for Engineers. Fun for Designers.
A Design Review of the Christmas Booby Traps from Home Alone
Ever thought about the design of Kevin’s booby traps in Home Alone? Consider these critiques before you choose how to defend your home this Christmas…