3 points - 1 question

Alex White makes it a point to advise against using diagonal directions in a layout. Robin Williams made this point in her book, as well. I won't be breaking this rule without a GREAT reason for doing so.

In Charles Kostlenick's piece he explains that trust can be built in a "universal" midset via structurally-transparent designs. This may mean cutting out the "fluff," and displaying the data with simplicity.

In "Revising Functional Documents," Flower, Hayes, and Swarts mentioned that rules & regulations may be made more palpable by addressing/implying your reader in the regulations. In other words, if you don't just spout off the rules, but you let the reader know that THEY could be held resposible for breaking the rule(s). You can see this on page 56.

Question:
Are you personally inclined towards modern or post-modern visual appeal? Why?