Elements of Design
Principes of Design
Elements of Design
Shape & FOrm
COlor
Texture
LINE
Pattern
Light
Space
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Line
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Types of Line
- Separate or unify space, outline form, and convey a sense of movement or directions
- Can be long, short, thick, or thin
4 types of Line:
- Vertical
- Horizontal
- Diagonal
- Curved
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Shape & Form
Shape
- The external outline of a structure or figure
- On your paper, draw a 2D shape
Form
- The shape and structure of solid objects
- Height, width, and depth
- With your playdough, create a 3D form
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Texture
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Texture can add variety & interest to a room. Texture affects the way light reflects off of objects and therefore affects the perceived color of an object. Texture is visual (appearance of the surface), tactile (feel of a surface), and audible (sound it makes when rubbed).
Types of Texture:
Formal (SMOOTH) Texture - Velvet and detailed curtains suggest luxury. Glass, metal & polished stone look clean and professional Informal (ROUGH) Texture - Plush carpet & Furniture provide a sense of comfort. Stone, weathered wood, and rusted metal.
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Color
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Has the greatest effect on the apperace of a room define the mood, create and alter the perceptions of large and small spaces.lighter colors will make a space look largerdarker colors will make a room seem smaller
Warm colors = warmth & comfort Cool colors = restful & relaxing
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Color Combination
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Space
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The area available to work within a roomThere are two basic types of space to consider:2-D space (which accounts for the length and width of a room)3-D space (which covers length, width & height).
Negative Space
Positive Space
- Positive space means that an object is filling the space.
- Too much positive space can make a person feel overwhelmed.
- Negative space is needed to move around, but too much empty space can make a person feel lonely and uncomfortable
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Pattern
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- Is created through the use of space, line, shape, color, and design to create visual interest
Types of Pattern
Conventional or Stylized: Uses designs from nature in a simplified or adapted way
Abstract: Inspiration for the design is not recognizable
Naturalistic or Realistic: Reproduces a motif from nature in its natural form. Often look photographic
Geometric: Made up of geometric shapes or stripes
Examples
Examples
Examples
Examples
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Light
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Has the greatest effect on the apperace of a room define the mood, create and alter the perceptions of large and small spaces.
Color
Texture is visual (appearance of the surface), tactile (feel of a surface), and audible (sound it makes when rubbed).
Texture
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light
The area available to work within a room
space
Separate or unify space, outline form, and convey a sense of movement or directions
Line
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Principles of Design
Scale & Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Harmony
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Scale & Proportion
Proportion
- The ratio of one part to another or to the whole
- For Example: The parts of a chair (arms, legs, back, and seat) should be proportional to each other and to the chair as a whole
Scale
- The relative size of an object in relation to other objects
- For Example: a picture frame can be too big, too little or just right
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Balance
Symmetrical Balance (Formal)
- Placing similar or identical items on either side of a central axis to create a sense of structure and organization. However too much symmetry can make a space feel static or predictable
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Asymmetrical Balance (Informal)
- Visual weights are equal but elements are different in size, form, color, pattern, and spacing
- More lasting appeal
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Rhythm
- Ways to move your eye smoothly from one place to another
Repetition: Repeating color, line, form, or texture Gradation: A gradual change in form, size, or color Radiation: When lines move out from a central point Opposition: Direct Contrast
Types of Rhythm
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Harmony
- Harmony is achieved when unity and variety are effectively combined
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Emphasis
- The center of interest or attention
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Elements of Design
Principes of Design
Elements of Design
Shape & FOrm
COlor
Texture
LINE
Pattern
Light
Space
Go to Main Page
Line
Living room
Types of Line
- Can be long, short, thick, or thin
4 types of Line:Go Back to Elements of Design
Shape & Form
Shape
Form
Go Back to Elements of Design
Texture
Living room
Texture can add variety & interest to a room. Texture affects the way light reflects off of objects and therefore affects the perceived color of an object. Texture is visual (appearance of the surface), tactile (feel of a surface), and audible (sound it makes when rubbed).
Types of Texture:
Formal (SMOOTH) Texture - Velvet and detailed curtains suggest luxury. Glass, metal & polished stone look clean and professional Informal (ROUGH) Texture - Plush carpet & Furniture provide a sense of comfort. Stone, weathered wood, and rusted metal.
Go Back to Elements of Design
Color
Living room
Has the greatest effect on the apperace of a room define the mood, create and alter the perceptions of large and small spaces.lighter colors will make a space look largerdarker colors will make a room seem smaller
Warm colors = warmth & comfort Cool colors = restful & relaxing
Go Back to Elements of Design
Color Combination
Living room
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Space
Living room
The area available to work within a roomThere are two basic types of space to consider:2-D space (which accounts for the length and width of a room)3-D space (which covers length, width & height).
Negative Space
Positive Space
Go Back to Elements of Design
Pattern
Living room
Types of Pattern
Conventional or Stylized: Uses designs from nature in a simplified or adapted way
Abstract: Inspiration for the design is not recognizable
Naturalistic or Realistic: Reproduces a motif from nature in its natural form. Often look photographic
Geometric: Made up of geometric shapes or stripes
Examples
Examples
Examples
Examples
Go Back to Elements of Design
Light
Living room
Go Back to Elements of Design
Match Design Elements
Link each image to its corresponding event by dragging the pointer.
Has the greatest effect on the apperace of a room define the mood, create and alter the perceptions of large and small spaces.
Color
Texture is visual (appearance of the surface), tactile (feel of a surface), and audible (sound it makes when rubbed).
Texture
At Genially, we use AI (Awesome Interactivity) in all our designs, so you can level up with interactivity.
light
The area available to work within a room
space
Separate or unify space, outline form, and convey a sense of movement or directions
Line
ElementsQuiz
Principles of Design
Scale & Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Harmony
Go to Main Page
Scale & Proportion
Proportion
Scale
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Balance
Symmetrical Balance (Formal)
Asymmetrical Balance (Informal)
Go Back to Principles of Design
Rhythm
- Ways to move your eye smoothly from one place to another
Repetition: Repeating color, line, form, or texture Gradation: A gradual change in form, size, or color Radiation: When lines move out from a central point Opposition: Direct ContrastTypes of Rhythm
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Harmony
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Emphasis
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Solution
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We are in the era of digital information explosion. This causes our way of obtaining information to have changed, we go from traditional reading to a cognitive strategy based on navigation.
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We are in the era of digital information explosion. This causes our way of obtaining information to have changed, we move from traditional reading to a cognitive strategy based on navigation.
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This is a paragraph ready to contain creativity, experiences, and cool stories.
We are in the era of the digital information explosion. This causes our way of obtaining information to have changed, we have moved from traditional reading to a cognitive strategy based on navigation.
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This is a paragraph ready to contain creativity, experiences, and cool stories.
We are in the era of digital information explosion. This causes our way of obtaining information to have changed, we have transitioned from traditional reading to a cognitive strategy based on navigation.
Provide context to your topic with a subtitle
This is a paragraph ready to contain creativity, experiences, and great stories.
We are in the era of digital information explosion. This causes our way of obtaining information to have changed, moving from traditional reading to a cognitive strategy based on navigation.
Contextualize your topic with a subtitle