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Elements of Design: Line, Form, Space, Texture, Color

Learn about the fundamental elements of design and how they influence the visual aspects of a space. Explore the concepts of line, form, space, texture, and color in this comprehensive guide.

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Elements of Design: Line, Form, Space, Texture, Color

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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 Line • Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Think of: • 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 suggesting height, strength, dignity, and stability.

  9. Vertical Line

  10. Vertical Line

  11. Vertical Line

  12. Diagonal Lines • Communicate activity and action. Think • Found in roof lines, cathedral ceilings, staircases….

  13. Diagonal Lines

  14. Diagonal Lines

  15. Diagonal Lines

  16. Curved Lines • Curved lines communicate eternity, softness, calmness, and openness. Think • 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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  24. Complete “Lines”

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

  26. Form/Shape Fills Space

  27. Form/Shape

  28. Form/Shape

  29. Form can be realistic, abstract, geometric, and free. Have you ever heard of a courting couch?

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

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

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

  33. Free form is random and flowing

  34. Free form furniture

  35. Three guidelines for using form: • Form follows function. This means the shape of the item should be based on its intended use.

  36. Related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms.

  37. A gradual change in form smoothly directs the eyes. What do you think?

  38. Complete “form”

  39. 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.

  40. Large windows and cathedral ceilings create a feeling of openness and more space • Small spaces make you feel cozy

  41. Color divides space

  42. Counter/Sofa divide space

  43. Furniture divides space

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

  45. Tactile Texture

  46. Visual texture

  47. Metro in Quebec

  48. 5. Color • Color is the most significant element of design • Color can be used to express a person’s individuality or to create a certain mood or illusion • Color can make a warm room seem cooler and make a cool room seem warmer.

  49. complete the listening guide as you watch the dvd on “the elements of design”

  50. Identifying elements of design • Choose one interior and one exterior picture of a house or apartment. • Cut pictures square, mount and attached to cardstock • Define the element and tell how it is exemplified in the picture • Put your name in the TOP RIGHT CORNER on the BACK of each piece of cardstock and turn in.

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