# Grade 11 Design Notes

> CAPS-aligned Grade 11 Design revision notes, broken down topic by topic with worked examples, diagrams, and key definitions.

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## Topics

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### Design literacy

- [Design literacy notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-literacy)
- [Typography: structure, font and styling](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-literacy/typography-structure-font-and-styling)
- [Gestalt theory in design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-literacy/gestalt-theory-in-design)
- [Universal principles of design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-literacy/universal-principles-of-design)

### Design in a socio-cultural context

- [Design in a socio-cultural context notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-in-a-socio-cultural-context)
- [Signs, symbols, stereotyping, bias and prejudice](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-in-a-socio-cultural-context/signs-symbols-stereotyping-bias-and-prejudice)
- [Political propaganda in posters](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-in-a-socio-cultural-context/political-propaganda-in-posters)

### The design process

- [The design process notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/the-design-process)
- [The design process: from brief to product](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/the-design-process/the-design-process-from-brief-to-product)
- [Business context in design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/the-design-process/business-context-in-design)

### Arts and Crafts movement

- [Arts and Crafts movement notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/arts-and-crafts-movement)
- [Arts and Crafts: context, aims and characteristics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/arts-and-crafts-movement/arts-and-crafts-context-aims-and-characteristics)
- [Arts and Crafts designers and products](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/arts-and-crafts-movement/arts-and-crafts-designers-and-products)

### Art Nouveau

- [Art Nouveau notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/art-nouveau)
- [Art Nouveau: context, aims and characteristics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/art-nouveau/art-nouveau-context-aims-and-characteristics)
- [Art Nouveau designers and products](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/art-nouveau/art-nouveau-designers-and-products)

### Bauhaus

- [Bauhaus notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/bauhaus)
- [Bauhaus designers and products](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/bauhaus/bauhaus-designers-and-products)
- [Bauhaus: context, aims and characteristics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/bauhaus/bauhaus-context-aims-and-characteristics)

### Art Deco

- [Art Deco notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/art-deco)
- [Art Deco: context, aims and characteristics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/art-deco/art-deco-context-aims-and-characteristics)
- [Art Deco designers and products](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/art-deco/art-deco-designers-and-products)

### De Stijl and Modernism

- [De Stijl and Modernism notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/de-stijl-and-modernism)
- [Modernism and Scandinavian design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/de-stijl-and-modernism/modernism-and-scandinavian-design)
- [De Stijl: context, aims and characteristics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/de-stijl-and-modernism/de-stijl-context-aims-and-characteristics)

### Design in a socio-cultural and environmental context

- [Design in a socio-cultural and environmental context notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-in-a-socio-cultural-and-environmental-context)
- [Environmental and sustainability issues in design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-in-a-socio-cultural-and-environmental-context/environmental-and-sustainability-issues-in-design)
- [Socio-cultural issues in design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-in-a-socio-cultural-and-environmental-context/socio-cultural-issues-in-design)

### Design practical and PAT exhibition

- [Design practical and PAT exhibition notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-practical-and-pat-exhibition)
- [Practical process and PAT exhibition](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/design/notes/design-practical-and-pat-exhibition/practical-process-and-pat-exhibition)

## Frequently asked questions

### Are the Grade 11 Design notes free?

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### Are the notes aligned with CAPS and the ATP?

Yes. All Grade 11 Design notes are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP so you only study what’s examinable.

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