Elegance

Posted in Making Magic on October 14, 2004

By Mark Rosewater

Working in R&D since '95, Mark became Magic head designer in '03. His hobbies: spending time with family, writing about Magic in all mediums, and creating short bios.

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary has five definitions for elegance:

refined grace or dignified propriety
tasteful richness of design or ornamentation
dignified, gracefulness or restrained beauty of style
scientific precision, neatness and simplicity
something that is elegant

The common elements appear to be dignity, simplicity, and taste.

Posted in Making Magic on October 14, 2004

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