Printable Perio Chart

The classic book "How to Lie with Statistics" by Darrell Huff should be required reading for every designer and, indeed, every citizen. The aesthetic that emerged—clean lines, geometric forms, unadorned surfaces, and an honest use of modern materials like steel and glass—was a radical departure from the past, and its influence on everything from architecture to graphic design and furniture is still profoundly felt today. A meal planning chart is a simple yet profoundly effective tool for fostering healthier eating habits, saving money on groceries, and reducing food waste. Are we creating work that is accessible to people with disabilities? Are we designing interfaces that are inclusive and respectful of diverse identities? Are we using our skills to promote products or services that are harmful to individuals or society? Are we creating "dark patterns" that trick users into giving up their data or making purchases they didn't intend to? These are not easy questions, and there are no simple answers. By meticulously recreating this scale, the artist develops the technical skill to control their medium—be it graphite, charcoal, or paint—and the perceptual skill to deconstruct a complex visual scene into its underlying tonal structure. The work of creating a design manual is the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that makes all the other, more visible design work possible.