u6 elements principlesofdesignredux
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Elements and Principles of Design
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Visual Design Elements
Eight integral components used in the creation of a design:
• Point
• Line
• Color
• Value
• Shape
• Form
• Space
• Texture
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Point Most basic element of
design Has position but no
dimension Can be described by
coordinates on a plane Used to indicate a location
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Line Has only a length
dimension Can be used to
Define a boundary Indicate volume Create perspective and
depth Create textures and
patterns Suggest movement Imply emotion
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LineTypes
• Vertical - Represents dignity, formality, stability, and strength
• Horizontal - Represents calm, peace, and relaxation
• Diagonal - Represents action, activity, excitement, and movement
• Curved - Represents freedom, the natural, having the appearance of softness, and creates a soothing feeling or mood
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Vertical Lines
Skyscraper Madrid, Spain
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Brandenburg Gate Berlin
The Empire State BuildingArchitect: Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon
• Vertical lines characterize dignity, formality, stability, and strength
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Horizontal LinesMicrosoft Office clipart
Community Christian ChurchKansas City, MOArchitect: Frank Lloyd Wright, 1940
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• Horizontal lines represent calm, peace, and relaxation
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Diagonal Lines
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• Diagonal lines give the sense of movement, action, and activity.
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Curved Lines
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Sydney Opera HouseJorn Utzon
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• Curved lines give the sense of freedom and a soothing mood
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ColorDescribed by a number of qualities Hue: base color (e.g., red)
Value: lightness or darkness
Saturation: purity or intensity relative to gray
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Cool ColorsBlues, purples, greens
Color Temperature
Warm ColorsReds, oranges, yellows
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Color Color has an immediate and profound
effect on a design
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Value
Relative lightness or darkness of a color, object, or shape
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Value
Allows us to perceive shapes and the illusion of 3D objects on a 2D surface
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Shape
A 2D area enclosed by lines or curves Types
Geometric: square, circle, triangle Mechanical: simple shapes made of straight
and curved lines Organic: natural or simulating nature
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Geometric
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Mechanical Organic
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Shape
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Form
A 3D volume or solid Often implied on a 2D surface by careful
use of value
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Oriental Pearl Tower ShanghaiArchitect: Jiang Huan Cheng, Shanghai Modern Architectural Design, Co.
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Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
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Space
Areas between and around parts of an image or the implied depth in that image
Types Positive Negative
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Space Evident in images
with depth Types
Open, uncluttered Cramped, busy
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Texture
The surface look or feel Types
Smooth Reflects more light More intense color
Rough Absorbs more light Appears darker
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Texture
Rough
Fluffy
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Smooth
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Principles of Design Many principles add to an interesting
design
• Balance
• Emphasis
• Contrast
• Rhythm
• Proportion
• Unity
• Economy
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Balance Visual and physical balance The distribution of elements within a
design Types
Symmetrical (formal) Asymmetrical (informal) Radial
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Symmetrical (Formal) Balance
The elements within the design are identical in visual weight in relation to a centerline or axis
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Asymmetrical (Informal) Balance
The elements within the design are not identical but are arranged to provide a balanced visual weight
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Radial Balance
Distribution of components in a circular pattern around a center point
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• Used to draw attention to one area• Focal Point – feature in a design that
attracts the eye• Can be achieved through
– Size– Placement – Shape– Contrast– Use of lines
Emphasis
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Emphasis
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• The degree of relative difference between elements
Contrast
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• Can be used to emphasize an element of a design
Contrast
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• Repeated use of line, shape, color, texture or pattern
• A harmonious pattern or sequence• Types
– Regular– Random– Gradated– Graduated
Rhythm
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• An element is repeated at the same repetition/interval
Regular Rhythm
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Random Rhythm
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• The repetition of the element is random or situated at irregular intervals
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Gradated Rhythm
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Left: Stack of rocks used as focal point in landscaping
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Right: The Chinese Tower English GardensMunich, Germany
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• The repeated element is identical with the exception of one detail increasing or decreasing gradually with each repetition
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Graduated Rhythm
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• The repeated element becomes closer or further apart
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• Comparative relationship between elements in a design with respect to size
• Scale – The proportion or size of an element in relation to the other elements
Proportion
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• The consistent use of design elements
Unity
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• Use of the bare minimum of elements
• Can be achieved by removing extraneous elements
• In simplicity there is beauty• Less is more
Economy
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Economy
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