Post on 11-Nov-2014
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Design appears in all surroundings.
Individuals react to design each day.
A person can develop the ability to recognize and apply each design.
The Elements of Design
Line
Shape/Form
Space
Texture
Color
The Elements of Design
Element that indicates directionIn interiors, straight lines (vertical, horizontal,
and diagonal) give a feeling of strength and severity.
Line
Vertical lines:are the strongest.give an impression of dignity, discipline, and
strength.create a structural impression suggesting
vertical supports used in buildings.help to suggest height in a room whether
found in doorways, windows, wallpapers, or furnishings.
Line
What are examples of vertical lines used in design?
ColumnsWallpaperCurtainsOthers
Line
Horizontal lines:are not as strong as vertical lines.create a sense of rest.give a down-to-earth feeling.suggest serenity, repose, and relaxation.
Line
Horizontal lines:may be used to relieve or decrease the effects
of strong vertical lines.can make a room look too calm or too dull if
there are too many.
Line
Examples of horizontal linesWindows, fireplaces, tables, benches, etc.
Line
Diagonal lines:are slanting lines.break the monotony of vertical and horizontal lines
by expressing excitement and movement.are more difficult to use successfully.point into space, and unless they are decisively
stopped, can keep the eye moving right out of the room.
if too dominant, can disrupt the structural format and hinder the unity of the room.
Line
Examples of Diagonal lines:
Line
Diagonal patterns in wallpaper
Herringbone patterns in wallpaper
Curved lines:suggest grace, youth, and subtle motion.are livelier and more fun than straight
lines.can soften stiffness from using too many
straight lines.may create a restless feeling if overused.
This effect can be corrected by strengthening the straight lines and/or eliminating some of the curved ones.
Line
Effects of various lines
Line
The effects of various lines are often used for designing clothing. Vertical stripes can make people appear more slender while horizontal stripes may make them look heavier.
Effects of various lines
Line
Striped fabrics used on furnishings, flooring, and window treatments have the same visual effects on a room.
Refers to solid objects and is the opposite of space.
Exists where free space does not exist.
Some shapes/forms convey stability.
Some shapes/forms convey instability.
Shape/Form
Examples of the use of shape/formlarge sofasoverstuffed chairs
Shape/Form
All the area that a person can see.
The three-dimensional area with which the designer works.
A large space may be broken into two smaller spaces by using a line or shape.
A large room can be divided into small spaces for certain activities through use of furniture groupings.
Space
Examples of the use of space
Space
Large spaces give a feeling of openness and freedom.
Examples of the use of space
Space
Smaller spaces create feelings of privacy and protection.
the surface quality of an objectrequires both touch and sight to identify,
because appearances can be deceivingmore accurately identified through touch
than through sighti.e., tactile texture versus visual texture
tactile texture - touching a brick fireplacevisual texture - looking at a brick fireplace
in a mirror
Texture
Texture
Rough/dull
Smooth
Soft / Shiny
• reduces apparent height or length• makes colors appear darker
• increases apparent height or length• colors appear brighter - reflect light
• effects are very similar to smooth
TextureTexture greatly affects the appearance of color – a dynamic interior can be created by using one color and contrasting textures.
ExamplesTextured wall and window treatments, floor coverings, upholstery, brick exteriors
A person with normal vision can distinguish thousands of colors or hues.
People can react emotionally and physically to the colors around them.
Colors can be irritating, disturbing, restful, soothing, stimulating, or exciting.
Color
Examples of the use of color
Color
All types of wall, window, and floor treatments, furnishings, and accessories can bring color to a room.
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