PERFECT INFORMATIONS: Church banners

Banners in churches have in the past been used mainly for processions inside or outside of the church building. However the emphasis has in recent years shifted markedly towards the permanent or transient display of banners on walls or pillars of churches and other places of worship. A famous example of large banners on display is Liverpool R.C. Cathedral where the banners are designed by a resident artist.For more on the design and making of church banners see the article on Bannermaking.For banners used in the Eastern Orthodox Church see Khorugv.Design usually considered in the context of applied arts engineering architecture and other creative endeavors is used both as a noun and a verb. As a verb to design refers to the process of originating and developing a plan for a product structure system or component. As a noun a design is used for either the final solution plan e.g. proposal drawing model description or the result of implementing that plan e.g. object produced result of the process. More recently processes in general have also been treated as products of design giving new meaning to the term process design.Designing normally requires a designer to consider the aesthetic functional and many other aspects of an object or a process which usually requires considerable research thought modeling interactive adjustment and redesign.There is no universal language or unifying institution for designers of all disciplines. Raised levels of achievement often lead to raised expectations. In structuration theory design is both medium and outcome generating a Janus like face with every ending marking a new beginning.There are countless philosophies for guiding design as the design values and its accompanying aspects within modern design vary both between different schools of thought and among practicing designers. Design philosophies are usually for determining design goals. A design goal may range from solving the least significant individual problem of the smallest element to the most holistic influential utopian goals. Design goals are usually for guiding design. However conflicts over immediate and minor goals may lead to questioning the purpose of design perhaps to set better long term or ultimate goals.

A design philosophy is a guide to help make choices when designing such as ergonomics costs economics functionality and methods of redesign. An example of a design philosophy is “dynamic change” to achieve the elegant or stylish look you need.A design approach is a general philosophy that may or may not include a guide for specific methods. Some are to guide the overall goal of the design. Other approaches are to guide the tendencies of the designer. A combination of approaches may be used if they dont conflict.In philosophy the abstract noun design refers to a pattern with a purpose. Design is thus contrasted with purposelessness randomness or lack of complexity.To study the purpose of designs beyond individual goals e.g. marketing technology education entertainment hobbies is to question the controversial politics morals ethics and needs such as Maslows hierarchy of needs. Purpose may also lead to existential questions such as religious morals and teleology. These philosophies for the purpose of designs are in contrast to philosophies for guiding design or methodology.Often a designer especially in commercial situations is not in a position to define purpose. Whether a designer is is not or should be concerned with purpose or intended use beyond what they are expressly hired to influence is debatable depending on the situation. Not understanding or disinterest in the wider role of design in society might also be attributed to the commissioning agent or client rather than the designer.