# Grade 10 Design Notes > CAPS-aligned Grade 10 Design revision notes, broken down topic by topic with worked examples, diagrams, and key definitions. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10) › [Design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design) › [Notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes) ## Topics Each section has a free preview; the full notes are in the free Hlayiso account. ### Introduction to design - [Introduction to design notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/introduction-to-design) - [Definition and purpose of design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/introduction-to-design/definition-and-purpose-of-design) - [The design process](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/introduction-to-design/the-design-process) - [Categories of design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/introduction-to-design/categories-of-design) ### Elements and principles of design - [Elements and principles of design notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/elements-and-principles-of-design) - [Elements of design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/elements-and-principles-of-design/elements-of-design) - [Principles of design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/elements-and-principles-of-design/principles-of-design) - [Analysis and application of elements and principles](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/elements-and-principles-of-design/analysis-and-application-of-elements-and-principles) ### Techniques and media - [Techniques and media notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/techniques-and-media) - [Design techniques](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/techniques-and-media/design-techniques) - [Media and materials](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/techniques-and-media/media-and-materials) ### Visual communication and digital design - [Visual communication and digital design notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/visual-communication-and-digital-design) - [Symbolic language (symbols, icons, logos)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/visual-communication-and-digital-design/symbolic-language-symbols-icons-logos) - [Contemporary South African visual communication designers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/visual-communication-and-digital-design/contemporary-south-african-visual-communication-designers) ### Surface design and 2D craft design - [Surface design and 2D craft design notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/surface-design-and-2d-craft-design) - [Introduction to surface design and 2D craft](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/surface-design-and-2d-craft-design/introduction-to-surface-design-and-2d-craft) - [Contemporary South African 2D craft and surface designers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/surface-design-and-2d-craft-design/contemporary-south-african-2d-craft-and-surface-designers) ### Product design and 3D craft design - [Product design and 3D craft design notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/product-design-and-3d-craft-design) - [Introduction to product design and 3D craft](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/product-design-and-3d-craft-design/introduction-to-product-design-and-3d-craft) - [Contemporary South African 3D craft and product designers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/product-design-and-3d-craft-design/contemporary-south-african-3d-craft-and-product-designers) ### Environmental design - [Environmental design notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/environmental-design) - [Introduction to environmental design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/environmental-design/introduction-to-environmental-design) - [Sustainable design and contemporary South African environmental designers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/environmental-design/sustainable-design-and-contemporary-south-african-environmental-designers) ### Design history: Greek and Roman - [Design history: Greek and Roman notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-greek-and-roman) - [Greek design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-greek-and-roman/greek-design) - [Roman design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-greek-and-roman/roman-design) ### Design history: Gothic and Renaissance - [Design history: Gothic and Renaissance notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-gothic-and-renaissance) - [Gothic design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-gothic-and-renaissance/gothic-design) - [Renaissance design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-gothic-and-renaissance/renaissance-design) ### Design history: Baroque - [Design history: Baroque notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-baroque) - [Baroque design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-baroque/baroque-design) - [The design process in practical application](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/design/notes/design-history-baroque/the-design-process-in-practical-application) ## Frequently asked questions ### Are the Grade 10 Design notes free? 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