CMM 1108 shapes

shapes in design geometric shapes –square triangle circle hexagon natural shapes –trees rocks landscapes abstract shapes –stylised shapes logos images

shapes in design

squares the most common shape used in layouts facilitates organisation facilitates patterns variety of forms used to depict honesty, stability

squares & rectangles

squares & rectangles

Web pages

circles suggest completeness, unity easily created many representations many meanings lead to curves, arcs bullets and highlights

circles

circles

triangles suggest conflict, action portray constituency to highlight as bullets, stars to lead the eye stylise text and imagery

triangles

triangles

irregular shapes natural shapes stylised shapes abstractions

shapes and space shapes are drawn over space space can form part of the shape negative space

cultural influences cultures used shape and space in different ways design must recognise culture and cultural influences