Design Elements

Design Elements

􀂃 Design Elements:

o Line
􀂃 Horizontal lines are calm and quiet

􀂃 Vertical lines suggest more of a potential for movement.

􀂃 Diagonal lines strongly suggest movement and give more of a feeling of vitality to a picture.

o Shape
􀂃 A shape is defined as an area that stands out from the space next to or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, or texture.

􀂃 A shape is formed when a line encloses an area.

􀂃 Shapes can vary endlessly and can suggest physical form and direct eye movement.

􀂃 Simple shapes are remembered and understood more easily than complex shapes.

o Space
􀂃 Size & vertical location

􀂃 Overlapping

􀂃 Detail (aerial or atmospheric perspectives)

􀂃 Linear perspective (converging lines)

o Values
􀂃 Value is the relative degree of lightness and darkness in a design element.

􀂃 Line, color, texture, and shape all need value contrast in order to be seen.

􀂃 Value is used to describe objects, shapes, and space.

􀂃 Dark areas tend to denote: gloom, mystery, drama, and menace

o Texture