ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Objective 3.01

Bell Ringer2/12 What is a line?? Do you think a line could affect someone’s feelings or emotions?? Can you list the 4 different types of line?

Objective 3.01 Apply the Elements of Design

Outline/Vocab (on your course outline sheet) A. Space B. Line 1. Horizontal 2. Vertical 3. Curved 4. Diagonal C. Form 1. Realistic 2. Abstract 3. Geometric 4. Free D. Texture 1. Tactile 2. Visual E. Color

DESIGN  Type of non-verbal design  Often communicates a certain feeling  Has many meanings  Relates to a process or a product

Elements of Design  The TOOLS used to create the design  In Interior Design, Elements help to:  Describe  Plan  Evaluate  5 Elements are:  Line  Form  Space  Texture  Color

LINE  The most basic element of design  Forms the edges or outlines of objects and areas  Shows direction and causes the eyes to move from one point to another

LINE

 Horizontal Lines  Parallel to the ground  Directs your eyes across  Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. human position when asleep  Found in baseboards, fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, shelving, fabrics, wallpaper

LINE  Horizontal Lines

LINE  Vertical Lines  Perpendicular to the ground  Causes eyes to move up and down  Suggests height, strength, dignity, and stability  Found in window treatments, striped wallpaper, decorative trims, grandfather clocks, highboys, armoires, tall mirrors, and most pictures frames, columns on a porch

LINE  Vertical Lines

LINE  Diagonal Lines  Lines that angle between horizontal and vertical lines  Communicates energy, excitement, movement, and interest  Appear in flooring, wallpaper, roof lines, ceilings, furniture, lampshades, fabrics and paintings

LINE  Diagonal Lines

LINE  Curved Lines  Part of a circle or an oval  Can range from slightly to very curvy  Reflects organization, eternity, and uniformity  Slightly curved lines communicate softness, freedom, and openness

LINE  Curved Lines

LINE  What types of lines do you see?

LINE  What types of lines do you see?

LINE  What types of lines do you see?

LINE  What types of lines do you see?

LINE  What types of lines do you see?

LINE  What types of lines do you see?

Bell Ringer 2/13  1. Think about your bedroom. What elements of design are used in your bedroom? How do these elements make your room feel?  2. What is your favorite color? Write this down to use for an activity…

Form  The physical shape of objects  The 3-D shape of an object  Contains volume and mass  Has height, width and depth  Types:  Realistic  Abstract  Geometric  Free

Form  Realistic Form  Looks like the real thing  Communicates a lifelike, traditional, simple and familiar feeling  A common chair has realistic form because it is easily recognized as a chair.

Realistic

Form  Abstract Form  Rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object  The abstract item has traits that look like the real item, but altered  Communicates a contemporary, changing, creative, unusual, and artistic feeling

Abstract

Form  Geometric Form  Squares, rectangles, circles, & other geometric shapes used as form  Communicates organization, order, planning, a tailored look  Square tables, round lampshades, various shapes of pillows

Geometric

Form  Free Form  Random and flowing  Found in nature in plants, stones, and wood  Communicates a sense of freedom  Untraditional, unfamiliar, and different from realistic form

Free

Form RULE  “Form Follows Function”  The function of an object should be considered first in the design process.  Then decide on it’s form.

Space  Is the area around a form and inside a form  Different size spaces convey a range of feelings  Large Space Large open spaces give a feeling a freedom and luxury Cathedral ceilings and large windows communicate openness, freedom, and grandeur Too much space can feel lonely  Small Spaces Small spaces feel cozy, comfortable, and secure Crowded spaces feel fuzzy and confining

Space  Large Space

Space  Small Space

Texture  Refers to the way a surface feels or appears to feel  Tactile (Touch)  Visual (See – “pattern”)

Texture

 Too many kinds of texture in one room may be confusing  Rough surfaces create a casual feeling  Smooth surfaces create an elegant feeling

Texture

Finish Worksheet  FORM  Draw/ find picture of each type

Portfolio Activity  Begin activity today…  Keep these for your final portfolios… DUE WEDNESDAY 2/18!

NB Check #1  NB Check #1 on Monday!!  List on m website

Bellringer2/16  TURN IN RENTAL PROJECTS!!  Please sit at the table with your FAVORITE COLOR!  As a group at your new tables, list personality traits that you all have in common…

Color  An element or property of light  The most important element of design  Sets the mood and leaves a lasting impression  Each color has certain psychological effects on people.

What was your favorite color?  Color preferences relate to personalities!

PINK  Laid back and carefree  Sheltered, innocent  Shy, romantic, feminine  Gentle, weak  You calm others  People who need a friend seek you out

RED  Want to be a part of the action  Impulsive  Outspoken, quick-tempered, intense  Dynamic and noticeable in a crowd  Emotional  Athletic  Live life to the fullest

YELLOW  Intellectual  Modern, new  High spirited, cheerful  Idealistic  Extroverted, comedic  Stubborn  High standard  Give sound advice

ORANGE  Unique  Friendly  Radiant warmth  Inspire others  Social  Focused on friends and family

WHITE  Happy  Light and pure personality  Innocent  Perfectionist  Cold

BLUE  Cautious and conservative  Sensitive to the needs of others  Peacemaker  Calm, capable, mature  Loyal friend  Expressing emotions is difficult

GREEN  Fresh, natural  Friendly  Well balanced and stable  Persistent  Sensitive  Affectionate  Loyal

TEAL  Sensitive  Desire adoration from others  Independent  Self-centered  Excellent taste  Mature

PURPLE  Creative  Unique  Artist  Daydreamer  Prefer fantasy  Seek cultural events  Enjoy luxury  Inventor

BROWN  Stable and unchanging  Self-disciplined  Dependable  Enjoy nature/outdoors  Warm, comfortable  Accepting

BLACK  Sophisticated  Mysterious  Dramatic  Keep to yourself

Activity #1  Color’s Effect on a Room Worksheet  As we go through the following slides, please use colored pencils to color in the circle on the worksheet and describe how that color effects a room.

Color and Interiors  Red- Power, strength, passion, exciting, warm  Can make you feel energized  Not too much though!

Color and Interiors  Orange- hopeful, cheerful, friendly

Color and Interiors  Yellow- happy, warm, friendly, cheerful, light, airy  Use in small amounts

Color and Interiors  Green- refreshing, natural, peaceful, luck  Looks “crisp” next to white

Color and Interiors  Blue- cool, quiet, reserved, tranquility, serenity, soothing, peaceful  Also looks good next to white  Too much is depressing

Color and Interiors  Purple- dignified, dramatic, creative  Works well with many colors

Color and Interiors  Black- sophisticated, mysterious  Small amounts make a room “crisp”  Too much black is oppressive

Color and Interiors  White- fresh, peaceful, pure, youth, innocence  Small amounts make a room “crisp”  Entire Room should not be just white

Color Illusions  Warm colored objects appear closer  Cool colored objects appear further away

Color Illusions  Dark Colors  High ceilings painted a dark color make the ceilings seem lower  Light Colors  Paint walls a light color to make the room appear larger

Color Illusions  Bright Colors  Make things “pop”

Activity  Work on Elements of Design Portfolio Activity DUE WEDNESDAY 2/18!

Notebooks  Turn in Notebooks before you leave…