(pronounced VAM-pIre ih-lehk-TRAH-nihks)
No, this term doesn’t refer to the iPod that would probably be found in the pocket of Edward, the modern, blood-sucking sex symbol of the insanely popular series Twilight. Rather, it
(pronounced VEH-lehm)
Vellum is an extra fine version of parchment, a thin, paper-like material made from hides of goats, sheep and calves. Historically it has been used to write, draw and paint upon, as
(pronounced VER-dyur or VER-jer)
In everyday terms, this noun refers to the greenness of growing vegetation or even the vegetation itself. In the design industry, the term can also be used to describe scenes
(pronounced veh-TREEN)
In French, vitre means “pane of glass,” so it would not be so far fetched to think that the term vitrine would describe a glass showcase or cabinet used to exhibit goods
(pronounced vih-TROO-vee-ehn skrohl)
Also known as a Vitruvian wave, a wave scroll and a running dog pattern (uh…one of these things is not like the other), a Vitruvian wave is a series of scrolls that form a
(pronounced as initials: vee-oh-seez)
The initials V-O-C stand for “volatile organic compound,” which is essentially any organic compound which evaporates readily to the atmosphere. Why are we listing this term in the DESIGN SPEAK section"
(pronounced va-LOOT; rhymes with flute)
In its most simple terms, this beautiful word means a spiral or scroll-shaped form. This intricate form frequently occurs in nature due to its amazing structural strength (think shells and mollusks), and
(pronounced WAYN-skeht, WAYN-skaht or WAYN-skoht)
The first time we heard this word, we confusedly thought the person who uttered it was talking about someone named Wayne Scott (who we romantically imagined was
See also: A.F.F.
(pronounced wahl AC-nee)
Though the term is somewhat crude, it’s quite descriptive. Wall acne describes the all-too-common array of wall switches that clutter up walls in both commercial and residential interiors. So many times extreme attention is
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