Unlike any of its counterparts within the industry The Principles of Framing Design approaches traditional Design 101 concepts but reconfigures it to fit within the confines of the picture framing industry. Never before has a design manual redefined the aspects of line, color, and texture into the elements that make up framing design including mats, moulding and layout.

Written for serious custom frame designers and those interested in designing for competition. Chapter by chapter discussions include in depth discussions of the elements of line, color, texture, shape, intensity, and space; and the factors of rhythm, proportion, balance, emphasis, and unity to form the palette of principles that make up design.

Broken into four sections, it covers the five stages of the design process; all elements and factors of design, as individual chapters; designing for competition; computer designing; and placement of wall hangings.

This hopeful 2010 release from Designs Ink Publishing, will be laminated, soft cover, 176 page edition, 7"x 9", price TBA.  The book is written in essay format, but includes line art, diagrams, tips, glossary, contents, appendix, plus complete index and bibliography.