Elements of design
- 1. Elements of Design Mrs. Jez Interior Design Clear Creek High School
- 2. Texture Appearance or feel of a surface Soft-absorbs light, sense of comfort Nubby rough materials convey ruggedness and stability, item appears larger Smooth velvets suggest luxury Shiny-reflects light, feeling of coolness
- 3. Pattern Created by use of line, form, space, light, & color
- 4. Line Direction of something Types of lines Vertical lines Strength Height Dignity Horizontal lines Feeling of relaxation Masculine Too many can be overpowering
- 5. Line Diagonal lines Feeling of action Too many can give a feeling of unrest Curved lines Graceful, feminine Most common in nature Too many can be tiresome
- 6. Form Shape of a solid object 3 dimensional form Creates visual weight Rectangular form is masculine Oval form is feminine
- 7. Space 3 dimensional area with which the designer works Size of the room or area Large open space give a feeling of freedom and luxury Too much empty space can feel lonely and uncomfortable Small space can feel crowded or secure
- 8. Space (continued) Arrangement of objects in space Can make a small space appear larger Avoid patterns Use plain, small pieces Dual purpose pieces Can make a large space appear smaller Divide room into smaller sections
- 9. Color Light The end………………..of the beginning!