Elements of Design Often called tools for designers

1. Elements of DesignOften called tools for designers 1. Line 2. Form 3. Space 4. Mass 5. Texture 6. Color

2. Line • The most basic element of design • Lines form the edges or outlines of objects or areas • They show direction & cause the eye to move from one point to another

3. Lines • 1. Horizontal • 2. Vertical • 3. Diagonal • 4. Curved

4. Horizontal Lines • These lines are parallel to the ground. • They direct your eyes across. • These lines communicate feelings of: • Relaxation Calmness Restfulness • Examples: sunsets, mantels, blinds, bookcases, sofas, and wall paper

5. Vertical Lines • These lines are perpendicular to the ground • They cause your eye to move up and down • This movement suggests height, strength, dignity and stability • Examples: Curtains, striped wallpaper, grandfather clocks, armories, frames and tall mirrors.

6. Diagonal Lines • These are lines that angle between horizontal and vertical • They communicate different levels of activity, ranging from low to high depending on the degree of the angle • Example:A Lighting Bolt-communicates action, excitement, and sometimes agitation • The use of diagonal furniture placement in a floor plan brings movement, interest, excitement and can enhance a conversation area

7. Curved Lines • They are the 2nd major type of line • It is part of the circle or oval • The different degrees of the curves communicates different ideas • Curved lines seem softer than other lines. • Reflects organization, eternity, uniformity, freedom and openness

8. Quiz #1 • List the four types of lines: • -1. -2. • -3. -4. • 5. __________lines are parallel to the ground. These lines communicate feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Examples are: sunsets, bookcases and mantles.

9. Quiz…. • 6. ___________lines communicate reflect organization, eternity, uniformity, freedom, and openness. • 7. ___________lines communicate different levels of activity, excitement, action and sometimes agitation. • 8.___________lines are perpendicular to the ground, they suggest height, strength, dignity and stability. Examples are curtains and armoires.

10. Form • Defined as is the physical shape of objects. • It outlines the edges of a 3 dimensional object and contains volume & mass • Form also has height, width, and depth There are 4 types of Form: • 1. Realistic 2. Abstract • 3. Geometric 4. Free

11. Realistic Form • Communicates a lifelike, traditional, and familiar feeling Example: A chair has realistic form because of its specific form. It is easily recognized as a chair. Example: Fruit sitting on a table or painted on a picture

12. Abstract Form • Rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object • The abstract item has traits that look like the real item, but altered. • Abstract form communicates a contemporary, changing, creative, and artistic feeling.

13. Geometric Form • Uses squares, rectangles, circles, and other geometric figures to create form • It communicates organization, order, planning and a tailored look. • Examples:Square tables, round lampshades, and various shaped pillows.

14. Free Form • Is random and flowing • It is found nature, such as: • In plants, stones, and wood • Communicates a sense of freedom • Untraditional, unfamiliar, and different from realistic form

15. Assignment for FORM • Find one example of each form, label and explain • 1 example of abstract form • 1 example of geometric form • 1 example of free form • 1 example of realistic form • Label and Explain each example

16. Quiz on Form • Name the four types of form • 1. • 2. • 3. • 4. • 5. Uses squares, rectangles, circles, and other geometric figures to create form. It communicates organization, order, planning and a tailored look, it is_______________________________________.

17. 6. This is random and flowing, it is found in nature, such as in plants, stones, and wood, this is _________________________________________. 7. This rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object, it has traits that look like the real item, but altered. It communicates a contemporary, changing, creative, and artistic feeling, this is _________________________________________. 8. Communicates a lifelike, traditional, and familiar feeling like fruit sitting on a table or a bird painted in a picture, this is __________________________.

18. Space • Refers to the area around a form such as the area around a table. • It also refers to the area inside a form. • Need to consider size of the space as well as the arrangement.

19. Size of the Space • The size of interior space is often defined by its height, length and width • The size will affect how many people will use the room and how it will be used. • The size of a room can also give off negative or positive feelings • Large spaces can communicate feelings of openness and freedom. But they can also make you feel small, lost or overwhelmed.

20. Smaller Spaces-can make you feel cozy, intimate, or comfortable. If more people and furnishings are added to a small room, it might feel very crowded. • To expand space you can use mirrors, windows or have an open wall. • To make a large room feel cozier you can use area rugs, cluster furniture or add a wall or screen. • Be careful poor divisions of space can create an unorganized or confused feeling.

21. Assignment • 1) Example of a large space well designed • 1) Example of a small space well designed • --------------------------------------------------------- • 1)Example of a large room not using space well • 1) Example of a small room not using space well

22. MASS • IS THE AMOUNT OF PATTERN OR OBJECTS IN A SPACE. • It also refers to how crowded or empty a space appears. • A SPACE CAN HAVE HIGH MASS OR LOW MASS

23. HIGH MASS • REFERS TO A SPACE THAT IS VISUALLY CROWDED • A LOT OF PATTERN OR LINES IN FABRIC OR DESIGN OF ROOM • HIGH MASS MAY REFLECT FULL, CROWDED, OR CLUTTERED FEELING • THE IMPRESSION COMMUNICATES FORMALITY

24. LOW MASS • REFERS TO A SPACE THAT IS SIMPLE AND SPARSE • IT IS THE OPPOSITE OF HIGH MASS • ONLY THE ESSENTIAL FURNISHINGS ARE USED • IT COMMUNICATES A CLEAN AND AIRY FEELING

25. USING MASS IN THE HOUSE • EITHER HIGH OR LOW MASS CAN BE USED TO CREATE A STRONG DESIGN STATEMENT • BLENDING HIGH & LOW MASS CAN CREATE VARIETY IN A ROOM

26. ASSIGNMENT • 1) FIND 1 EXAMPLE OF A ROOM WITH HIGH MASS, label and explain • 2) FIND 1 EXAMPLE OF A ROOM WITH LOW MASS label and explain • 3) FIND 1 EXAMPLE OF A ROOM WITH LOW & HIGH MASS WELL BLENDED

27. TEXTURE • Refers to the way a surface feels or appears to feel • There are two kinds of texture • 1. Tactile 2. Visual

28. Tactile Texture • It is how the surface feels to the touch • You can see & touch tactile texture • ------------------------------------------------------ • Feel its roughness and coolness, and • See its ridges and crevices

29. Visual Texture • Is texture that you see, but cannot feel. • -It can be found in scenic wallpaper of fabric patterns as well as in pictures. • Example: picture of a mountain hanging on a wall

30. Using Texture in Housing • You can use specific textures to communicate different feelings in a room • Example: • -Rough surfaces such as cedar paneling, plaster or paint treatments can create a more casual feeling • Smooth surfaces such as glass, polished wood or brass, may communicate an elegant feeling • Polished stone or marble can communicate both elegance and strength

31. Assignment for Texture • 2 Examples of Tactile Texture • 2 Examples of Visual Texture • Label & Explain each picture