Elements of Design: Structural & Decorative Design Insights

1. INTD 50A structural and decorative design

2. design the selecting and organizing of materials to fill a function

3. design the selecting and organizing of materials to fill a function

4. Four Factors That Influence Design: function— what purpose will the object serve? materials— of what will the object be made? technology— how will the object be made? style— is the object appropriate and appealing to the user? http://www.ted.com/talks/timothy_prestero_design_for_people_not_awards.html

5. types of design • structural design • design is an integral part of the structure itself • structure and design cannot be separated • simplest design ?

6. types of design • decorative design • involves the application of color, line, texture, or pattern to an object • ornamentation added to the basic form

7. types of design all design should follow the law of “FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION” which states: form of an object or space should reflect its intended use and fulfill its intended function

8. elements of design • TOOLS that we use in design • line • shape/form • space • color • pattern • texture

9. elements of design—line • line • the connection • of two points • an element in a • room that moves • the eye

10. elements of design—line line directions horizontal—follows the horizon

11. elements of design—line vertical—up and down

12. elements of design—line diagonal—angled

13. elements of design—line curved

14. elements of design—line • use of lines • used to separate or unify an area • used to direct the eye • can create feelings • horizontal lines—restful • vertical lines—feeling loftiness, imposing, formality & height • curved lines—feeling is feminine and graceful • diagonal lines—create excitement, energy and direction • sharp angles and competing lines can create an uncomfortable and uneasy feeling

15. participation activity: black & white design directions: ..draw some type of design using black ink ..use all four types of line ..use at least 5 different thicknesses of line ..must have a 1-inch black frame/border ..label your design with the title BLACK AND WHITE DESIGN remember that neatness and presentation are important! BL BLACK AND WHITE DESIGN

16. participation activity: black & white design BL BLACK AND WHITE DESIGN