Design By Numbers is a simplified programming language and environment created by John Maeda for teaching the basics of computer graphics to artists and designers. It allows users to create visual compositions using simple commands, focusing on fundamental concepts without the complexity of more advanced programming languages.
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About Design By Numbers
Design By Numbers was created in 1999 by John Maeda at the MIT Media Lab. It was developed to teach artists and designers the basics of computer programming and digital graphics in a simplified and accessible manner.
Strengths of Design By Numbers included its simplicity and accessibility for beginners, especially artists and designers with no prior programming experience. Weaknesses involved its limited functionality and scalability for more complex projects. Competitors included Processing, which offered more advanced features and flexibility while still being accessible to beginners.
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A Design By Numbers expert must have a solid understanding of its syntax and commands, proficiency in creating and manipulating basic shapes and lines, the ability to work with coordinate systems, and an understanding of fundamental programming concepts such as loops and conditionals.
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