1. Ch. 10 Elements of Design
Interior Design

2. Design
Visual imagery- a type of nonverbal communication (language of sight)
Design- the entire process used to develop a specific project

3. Design characteristics
Function- how a design works
Usefulness, convenience, organization
Construction- materials and structure
Fabrics, woods, metals
How the materials are assembled
Aesthetics- pleasing appearance or effect

4. Elements of design
Line
Form
Space
Mass
Texture

5. Line Most basic element of design Created when two dots are connected
Form edges or outlines of objects and areas

6. Types of Lines Horizontal- parallel to the ground
Relaxation, calmness, restfulness
Vertical- perpendicular to the ground
Height, strength, dignity, stability
Diagonal- angle between horizontal and vertical
Activity levels
Curved- part of a circle
Organization, eternity, uniformity

7. Using lines
Applying different types of lines to specific decorating situations can result in different effects
Repeating straight or curved lines can create a strong, intense statement
To create a more relaxed look, combine various types of lines

8. Form Physical shape of objects
Outlines the edges of a three-dimensional objects
Contains volume and mass
Height, width, and depth

9. Types of form Realistic form- looks very much like the real thing
Abstract form- rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object
Geometric form- uses squares, rectangles, circles, and other geometric figures to create form

10. Using form Form follows function
Related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms
A gradual change in form smoothly directs the eyes

11. Space Refers to the area around a form
The area around a table
Refers to the area inside a form
The area inside a room
When discussing space, two closely related factors need to be considered
The size of the space
Its arrangement

12. Size of the space
Size of interior space is often defined by its height, length, and width
Affects who will use the space and how it will be used
Example
A bedroom that is 10 by 12 feet is probably too small for two teenagers who each need a bed, desk, and chair

13. Arrangement of the space
First evaluate the space and decide what design effect you want to achieve
To open and expand spaces, you can expand window area, use mirrors, or remove walls
To create the feeling of cozy quarters, the space can be divided into separate areas

14. Mass The amount of pattern or objects in a space
Refers to how crowded or empty a space appears
Can have high or low mass

15. Types of mass High mass Low mass
Refers to a space that is usually crowded
A lot of pattern or lines are found
May reflect a full, crowded, or cluttered feeling
Low mass
Refers to a space that is simple and sparse
It is the opposite of high mass
Only the essential furnishings are used in a low-mass design
Communicates clean and airy feelings

16. Texture Refers to the way a surface feels or appears to feel
Two kinds of texture
Tactile
Visual

17. Types of texture Tactile Visual how the surface feels to the touch
You can see and feel
Bumpy, smooth, rough, soft, smooth, grainy, hard
Visual
See, but cannot feel
Found in scenic wallpaper or fabric patterns as well as pictures
Ex: Photograph of a stone fireplace

18. Using texture
You can use specific textures to communicate different feelings in a room
Rough surfaces can create a more casual feeling
Smooth surfaces can communicate an elegant feeling