Table of Contents

Design Thesis pg. 2

About the Author pg. 3 Elements of Design

Lines Texture Light Color SpaceShapeForm

Principles of DesignBalanceHarmonyEmphasisRhythm

ScaleMassProportion

Design Thesis

City. Lights. Color, will take you on a journey. Not only on paper but it will to bring the city to you. We will look at different elements and principles of design and how they make up parts of everyday life. However this ride is filled with bright colors, city life, and lights.

Letter from the EditorHi! My name

is Destiny Sizer. I am a sophomore at East Carolina University obsessed with color and light fixtures. I was born in Paterson, NJ. Being from up north I have a deep connection with the city

life. I want to take you into my world and see design as I do. Hope you enjoy thank you for taking the time to read and ENJOY!

Elements of Design

Lines

Horizontal Lines

The horizontal lines of the couch, coffee table, and the canvas add a peaceful setting and elongate the room adding length.

Vertical Lines

The use of vertical line in the drapes give an illusion of length which helps the short ceilings of the room. The length of the skyscrapers in the New York skyline add strength to the room filled with the calmness from horizontal lines.

Tightly Curved Lines

Tightly curved lines are used to add excitement to any surface. The lines on this pillow add fun and delight to the plain couch.

The same effect of curved lines applies to these light fixtures. If these were

put inside of a simple room they would add a lot of excitement.

Texture

Tactile Textures

A great example of tactile texture are woven pieces. They give a texture that you can see and feel.

Implied Texture

When patterns are printed of fabrics or surfaces it creates an implied texture that adds dimension to a space.

Reflective Texture

Reflective textures can be described as a texture that reflects light whenever

sunlight or light hits the surface.

Light

Natural Light

Natural sunlight comes from the sun that can come through windows or

just shine through air. Natural light warms up any space.

Floor Lamps

Floor lamps add lighting to a specific area. This lighting can be used for specific needs such as reading a book or homework.

Table Lamps Table Lamps double as task

lighting and are mostly used to light up an area to help do a specific activity.

Color

Monochromatic Color

Monochromatic color scheme uses colors that all derived from the same hue. This creates a peaceful environment that’s not too busy.

Analogous Color

Analogous colors are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. I displayed this in my dining room with red and yellow.

Split complementry

In Split complementary colors you take a color and then use two colors adjacent to it complementary. This adds a lot of fun and color to a space!

Space

Positive Space

Positive space can be described as a room with a three or two dimensional form inside of it such as, the couch, table, and tree. Positive space fill up a room and add structure and warmth.

Negative space

Negative space is the part of the room where you don’t see furniture or objects. Such as, walkways or openings

Crowding Territoriality

A crowding territoriality space can be described as a space where people gather to talk and hang-out. These are the places most crowded and the most homey spaces in the house.

Shape

Abstract

Abstract shapes take real-life objects and puts a spin on them and allows you to view them in a different way. This allows the viewer to think and adds artistic value to your space.

Geometric Shapes

The square boxes surrounding the lights and inserts into the wall dividers create geometric shapes on the inside and the outline. This changes the room and adds some fun but structured pieces.

Natural & Organic

Natural and organic shapes are influenced by real-life objects. Including; branches, leaves, water, etc. This adds a peaceful vibe and brings the outside in.

Form

Geometric

In these two interiors geometric forms are used such as spheres, squares, and rectangles. These forms provide basic shape to the interior.

Abstract

The use of altered shapes to create abstract forms are used in many buildings. Many curved lines are used which adds a lot of excitement to the space.

Non-Objective

When shapes are made into 3-D objects non-objective forms are made. Such as, this vase and marbles.

Principles of

Design

Balance

Visual Symmetry

In this bedroom Visual symmetry is seen with the balance of pictures and lamps. “This adds balance and a visual line of symmetry

Harmony

Unity Through Lines

The oversized lights create many vertical lines. Elongating the area and drawing attention.

Emphasis

Focal Point- StructuralA structural focal

point is something built into an area to attract attention. One example is this fireplace.

Focal Point- Visual

A visual focal point is something put in a space to draw attention. This Christmas tree in Times Square is an example of that.

Rhythm

Repetitive Rhythm

The repetition of yellow and red throughout the room adds rhythm. The pattern of the pillows also adds repletion.

Scale

Human Scale

Human scale is in comparison to an average person’s weight and height. This rocking chair is the perfect height and size for people of different sizes.

Mass

Actual Density

Actual density is where there isn’t and open space. These skyscrapers are solid buildings..

Proportion

Objects in proportion with spaceProportion is the relationship of space between objects. These couches and table are in proportion.

REFERENCES

Photos from Author: Destiny SizerGreenville, NCFayetteville, NCNew York, New York

Photos from Web:Google Images