This intelligent post on well-formed-data.net neatly paraphrases a longer article on acm.interactions.org, and in an engaging and concise fashion describes the useful concept of propositional density in information design. Most graphic and information designers are aware of the field-ground duality in the FedEx logo (the arrow defined by the E and the x), but this draws on that example to propose a general classification of design quality. I have long been an advocate of elegance in design, but seldom able to describe it as well as in this post. The links, if you have time, are also worth following. A recommended 120 second (minimum) read.
