2. E
L • 6 Elements of Design
E – Space
M – Line
– Shape
E
– Form
N – Texture
T – Color
S
3. E • Space
L – Large Space – feeling of freedom
E
– Very Large Amount of Space -
M
feeling of being lonely
E
– Small Space – snug and secure
N
T – Very Small Amount of Space –
S confined and uncomfortable
4. E • Line
L – Most basic element
E – Creates increased height
• Example: tall windows
M – Creates Movement & Direction
E • Eyes follow the line
N • Shape
T – Two-dimensional element
S – Length and width
5. E • Form
L – Three-dimensional element
E – Describes the shape and structure
of objects
M • Texture
E – How something feels to the touch
N or how the surface of an object
T looks
S
6. E
L • Color
E – Often considered the most
IMPORTANT element
M
– Expresses individuality
E
N
T
S
7. P
R • 5 Basic Principles of Design
I
– Proportion
N
– Scale
C
I – Balance
P – Emphasis
L – Rhythm
E
S
8. P • Proportion and Scale
R – Very closely related
I • Proportion is the ratio
N – Example: The length of the sofa
C compared to the height
I
• Scale is the size of an object
P
L
compared to another object
E – Example: Computer chair and
S desk = chair doesn’t fit under
desk
9. P • Balance
R – Formal (Symmetrical)
I • Gives the feeling of order
N • Example: When two identical lamps
C are place on either side of a bed
I – Informal (Asymmetrical)
P • Example: A sofa on one side of a
L living room is balanced by two
E chairs on the other side of the room
S
10. P
R • Emphasis
I
– The center of attention
N
C • Rhythm
I – Repetition – repeating or patterns,
P colors, textures, etc.
L
E
S
11. • Now turn in your packet to the
“Elements 7 Principles of
design Practice” worksheet and
assignment
work on individually
• If you finish early, finish your
color schemes worksheet from
yesterday