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What is the design element of shape?
Shape refers to a figure or mass that displays space, and provide
examples of when and why you would use shape in design.
Shape can help to:
•Sustain interest
• Break up blocks
• Unify elements
•Improve communication & aid readability
• Lead the eye through the design
Some of the examples of shape include:
• Photos
• Illustration
• Negative space
• Columns of type
Shape
WD131: Fundamentals of Design
Unit 3: Shape
Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
Example of Shape used in a web design
WD131: Fundamentals of Design
Unit 3: Shape
Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
Example of Shape used in a web design
WD131: Fundamentals of Design
Unit 3: Shape
Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
Shape adds visual interest and unifies designs
WD131: Fundamentals of Design
Unit 3: Shape
Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
Find the following examples of shape used in this design:
• Photos • Illustration
• Negative space • Columns of type
WD131: Fundamentals of Design
Unit 3: Shape
Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape

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Wd131 unit 3 module 1 exploring the varieties of shape

  • 1. What is the design element of shape? Shape refers to a figure or mass that displays space, and provide examples of when and why you would use shape in design. Shape can help to: •Sustain interest • Break up blocks • Unify elements •Improve communication & aid readability • Lead the eye through the design Some of the examples of shape include: • Photos • Illustration • Negative space • Columns of type Shape WD131: Fundamentals of Design Unit 3: Shape Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
  • 2. Example of Shape used in a web design WD131: Fundamentals of Design Unit 3: Shape Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
  • 3. Example of Shape used in a web design WD131: Fundamentals of Design Unit 3: Shape Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
  • 4. Shape adds visual interest and unifies designs WD131: Fundamentals of Design Unit 3: Shape Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape
  • 5. Find the following examples of shape used in this design: • Photos • Illustration • Negative space • Columns of type WD131: Fundamentals of Design Unit 3: Shape Module 1: Exploring the Varieties of Shape