The Design Guy

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• As a designer Whittaker has evolved from his earlier years as a generalist and is now an ardent Classicist and Traditionalist. He now focuses on achieving a precise sense of visual and physical balance through symmetry, proportion and balance in design with respect to the traditional and classical values. Whittakers design philosophy today thoroughly rejects the modern movement because the modern movement rejects tradition and tradition, in Whittakers opinion, is at the very core of each of his projects.For Whittaker Classicism is distinct from Modernism because, in his opinion, the most controversial aspect of the modern movement is, and remains, its rejection of tradition and traditional values. Classicism is a state of mind that emphasizes the ideal in form and content, the power of sound reason over fluctuating emotions, as well as the virtues of restraint, moderation, self-control, clarity and simplicity. In its purest form, Classicism prefers understatement over wordiness and prescribes measurability, as opposed to intuition, which is favored by Modernism as its index of beauty.In Classical architecture there exists a system by which the geometry of each part is related to that of the whole, giving a harmonious balance and repose to the entire façade and structure. Units (as well as subdivisions or multiples of units) play an essential role in the system of Classical proportion for the purpose of helping establish a harmonious, agreeable aesthetic throughout the entire building. In Modernism, no such harmonizing system exists.Whittaker remains critical and opinionated towards the continued efforts of the Modernist movement; including all aspects of art, architecture, interior design, art, fashion design, graphic design, and even performing arts.
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  Headquarters: , , Washington, United States

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  Website: https://www.donaldwhittaker.com

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  Employees:4

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  Revenue:$1 - 10M

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  Legal Name:The Design Guy

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