Make all visual distinctions as subtle as possible, but still clear and effective.

My father worked for governments all his life as an engineer and public works director.

The leading edge in evidence presentation is in science; the leading edge in beauty is in high art.

Simple design, intense content.

The essential test of design is how well it assists the understanding of the content, not how stylish it is.

The best graphics are about the useful and important, about life and death, about the universe. Beautiful graphics do not traffic with the trivial.

Great design is not democratic; it comes from great designers. If the standard is lousy, then develop another standard.