Golden ratio examples

There is a concrete, mathematical approach that can help us get one step closer to creating amazing design experiences every time: the Golden Ratio.

For artistically-minded people, the golden ratio—or better yet, the divine proportion—might be easier to understand visually. Here are several examples of how the golden ratio can be applied to works from art history.

Illustration showing succession of golden rectangles that are used to construct the golden spiral. Two quantities are considered to be in the golden ratio if (a+ b)/a = a/b which is represented by the Greek letter phi. Each rectangle shown is subdivided into smaller golden rectangles. The golden spiral is a special type of logarithmic spiral. Each part is similar to smaller and larger parts.

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The famous Fibonacci sequence has captivated mathematicians, artists, designers, and scientists for centuries. Also known as the Golden Ratio, its

Golden phlox with spiral

This picture is an example of the Golden Ratio or Golden Mean (rectangles).

The universe may be chaotic and unpredictable, but it's also a highly organized physical realm shaped by the laws of mathematics.