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Objective 3.01: Apply the Elements of Design
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Elements of Design Line Form Space Mass Texture Color
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The elements of design work together to help create the mood of a room.
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Most basic element of design. Line establishes direction.
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Horizontal Line Found in fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, …..
Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Think of: Found in fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, …..
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Horizontal Line Restful
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Vertical Lines Cause your eye to move up and down suggesting height, strength, dignity, and stability.
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Vertical Line
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Diagonal Lines Communicate activity and action. Think
Found in roof lines, cathedral ceilings, staircases….
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Diagonal Lines
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Diagonal Lines
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Curved Lines Curved lines communicate softness, calmness, and openness. Think Found in sinks, tubs, dishes, mirrors, pottery….
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Curved Lines Calming
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Curved Line
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2. FORM Form is the PHYSICAL SHAPE of objects.
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Form can be realistic, abstract, geometric, and free.
Have you ever heard of a courting couch?
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Realistic Form – when a form looks like the real thing.
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Abstract Form – rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object.
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Geometric Form – uses squares, rectangles, circles, and other geometric figures to create form.
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Free form is random and flowing
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Three guidelines for using form:
“Form follows function.” This means the shape of the item should be based on its intended use.
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“Related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms.”
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“A gradual change in form smoothly directs the eyes.”
What do you think?
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3. SPACE The area around a form and inside a form
The walls of a room define its space Good design considers the SIZE OF THE SPACE and ARRANGEMENT OF THE SPACE.
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Large windows and cathedral ceilings create a feeling of openness and more space
Small spaces make you feel cozy
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4. mass The size or amount of space taken up by the elements
A space can be high mass or low mass.
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Low mass space: relaxing, peaceful
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High Mass Space: busy, enhances conversation
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5. TEXTURE The way a surface feels (TACTILE) or appears to feel (VISUAL).
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Tactile Texture
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Visual texture
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6. Color Color is the most significant element of design
Color can be used to express a person’s individuality or to create a certain mood or illusion Color can make a warm room seem cooler and make a cool room seem warmer.
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