As mentioned last class, most of the mainstream design theory, education, and praxis are based on a very specific set of rules, laws, language, and principles. However, contrary to what some might believe, this does not equal "great design". Likewise, that does not mean that someone breaking those rules and principles is not capable of designing.
Once we have established the existence of design outside of these mainstream views, we can also agree that due to the multitude of cultural production around the globe, it is not a stretch to think that someone can be designing without a "traditional design education". In addition, we can also agree that a project can be implementing the said Elements of Design and Design Principles even though its creator's Visual Languagemight not share the same mainstream Visual Grammar.