Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory.

" 101 Things de-mythologizes the jargon that obscures the real meanings of what is taught in design schools. Designers too often write in obtuse terms that make relatively simple concepts difficult to comprehend. But understanding how we perceive, experience, and interpret the spaces we inhabit should not make us feel dumb, or left out. This readable and graphically clear book is a great introduction to design terms, principles, and concepts. Anyone interested in design will learn much from this terrific book." -- Theodore C. Landsmark , President, Boston Architectural College, President 2006-07, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture "Matthew Frederick offers a wide-ranging assortment of architectural pearls of wisdom that every architecture student should understand, consider and embraceor perhaps rejectwhen first learning the daunting process of design. Encompassing both theory and practice, and illustrated with often witty drawings, 101 Things is an eclectic itemization of architectural philosophies, compositional strategies and tactics, design conventions, drawing and presentation techniques, and even tips about how to behave as an architect." -- Roger K. Lewis , Professor Emeritus of Architecture, University of Maryland, author of Architect? A Candid Guide to the Profession