1. Principles of Design

2. Principles of Design
Proportion: size and shapes related to one another
 Balance: visually symmetrical, centered
 Emphasis: center of attention
 Rhythm: repeating patterns
Unity/Harmony: overall feeling of matching

3. Principles of Design Proportion and scale
Relationship of parts of same object or between different objects
2: :5 5:8 better than 1:1 or 1:2
golden rectangle 2:3 room sides 3

4. Principles of Design Golden section 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 (sums)
1+2=3+5=8
Mostly recognized by looking at item to wall 4

5. Golden Mean

7. Principles of Design Scale
Relative size of an object in relation to other objects visual weight. 7

8. Scale

9. Principles of Design Balance Equilibrium among parts of a design
Formal=Symmetrical identical objectives arranged equal from center point
Example:
Informal= Asymmetrical different, but equivalent. 9

10. Balance 10

11. Balance 11

12. Symmetrical Balance

13. Symmetrical

15. Formal Balance

19. Asymmetrical

21. Informal Balance

24. Principles of Design Emphasis
Creates a center of interest or focal point in a room
Should be worthy
Should dominate, not overpower
No feature should compete with focal point=confusion
Examples: Windows, fireplaces, art, mirrors, collection, antique in a contemporary home. 24

25. Emphasis

26. Emphasis

27. Principles of Design Rhythm Leads eyes from one area to another
Repetition- Lines, colors
Gradation- Increase or decrease
Radiation lines flow outward from center point
Opposition- Lines meet to from right angle
Transition- Curved lines carry eyes to another part- window drapery swag

28. Rhythm 28

29. Rhythm—opposition of right lines29

30. Gradation: gradual increase/decrease in design30

31. Gradation

32. Gradation

33. Transition: carrying the eyes from one part of an object to another33

34. Transition

35. Transition

36. Repitition

38. Goals of Design Appropriate for dwelling Appropriate for each room
Appropriate for function
Keep in mind personalities, life styles, needs, and wants. 38

39. Goals of Design Harmony Agreement among parts Unity-Whole-not part
Variety- OK, but not too much…leads to confusion
One color should dominate with small amounts of accents 39

40. Goals of Design Beauty = Well designed and pleasing objects
Sensory Design
Good designs are aesthetic
Pleasing to all senses: Sense, sight, hearing, smell, and touch. 40