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Objective 3.01: Apply the Elements of Design

Objective 3.01: Apply the Elements of Design. Elements of Design. Line Form Space Texture C o l o r. 1. LINE. Most basic element of design. Line establishes direction. Horizontal Lines. Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Think of:

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Objective 3.01: Apply the Elements of Design

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  1. Objective 3.01: Apply the Elements of Design

  2. Elements of Design • Line • Form • Space • Texture • Color

  3. 1. LINE Most basic element of design. Line establishes direction.

  4. Horizontal Lines • Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Think of: • Sunsets - end of a day or time of rest • Waves in the ocean which are relaxing • You sleep in a HORIZONTAL position • Found in fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, …..

  5. Horizontal Line Restful

  6. Horizontal Line

  7. Horizontal Line

  8. Vertical Lines • Cause your eye to move up and down • Suggests height, strength, dignity, and stability • Found in columns, grandfather clocks, tall mirrors, armoires…..

  9. Vertical Line Ready to Move

  10. Vertical Line

  11. Vertical Line

  12. Diagonal Lines • Communicate different levels of activity depending on the degree of the angle and total number of angles • Think of a lightning bolt • Found in roof lines, cathedral ceilings, staircases, lampshades, fabrics, paintings….

  13. Diagonal Line Exciting

  14. Diagonal Line

  15. Diagonal Lines

  16. Curved Lines • Curved lines communicate organization, eternity, uniformity, softness and openness • Think of circles, oval, or freeform shapes • Found in sinks, tubs, dishes, mirrors, pottery….

  17. Curved Lines Calming

  18. Curves

  19. Curved Line

  20. Curved Line

  21. Line in design – what do you see?

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  27. Complete “Lines”

  28. 2. FORM • Form is the PHYSICAL SHAPE of objects • It contains volume, mass, height, width, and depth.

  29. Form/Shape Fills Space

  30. Form/Shape

  31. Form/Shape

  32. Three guidelines for using form: • Form follows function. This means that the FUNCTION of an item should be considered first before its form • Related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms • A gradual change in form smoothly directs the eyes.

  33. Form can be realistic, abstract, geometric, and free.

  34. Realistic Form – when a form looks like the real thing.

  35. Abstract Form – rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object.

  36. Geometric Form – uses squares, rectangles, circles, and other geometric figures to create form.

  37. Free form is random and flowing

  38. Free form furniture

  39. When forms that are very different from each other are placed together, the effect isn’t satisfying.

  40. A designer strives to combine forms in a way that creates a harmonious design (a design in which every item fits well with others).

  41. Do these two forms match?

  42. Complete “form”

  43. 3. SPACE • The area around a form and inside a form • The walls of a room define its space • Good design considers the SIZE OF THE SPACE and ARRANGEMENT OF THE SPACE.

  44. Large windows and cathedral ceilings create a feeling of openness and more space • Small spaces make you feel cozy • Using mirrors gives a feeling of more space • You can section rooms off for a more intimate feeling.

  45. Color divides space

  46. Counter/Sofa divide space

  47. Furniture divides space

  48. High Ceiling – Feels Spacious

  49. 4. TEXTURE • The way a surface feels (TACTILE) or appears to feel (VISUAL).

  50. Tactile Texture

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