"People are symbol processors" No. "Since most people aren't "haute" designers it becomes difficult to relate to and use their designs." No. It's easy to ju

"People are symbol processors" No. "Since most people aren't "haute" designers it becomes difficult to relate to and use their designs." No. It's easy to judge how realistic or beautiful a face is, but much harder to draw it. Similar concept with design. I think you're making a fundamental assumption that design/drawing/visual disciplines are symbol-based, when they are not symbol-based. I highly suggest reading "Drawing on the right side of the brain". I've studied art, and in every drawing class something along the lines of "No, symbols are bad, boo egyptian eyes, switch to the right side of the brain" was said at some point.