Design: Elements of Design

Elements

The 8 Elements of Design

Point
Elements of Design - The Point, dot, and mark.
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The isolate mark. The dot. Strung together they merge into line.
Line
Elements of Design - Line
A dragged point.
Lines around shapes make contours. Expressive line is pretty.
Value
Elements of Design - Value
Gray, a percentage of black
There's 10 in the scale but 5 will usually do.
Shape
Elements of Design - Shape
What is it?
Build shapes from geometry, contour, and gesture.


Size/Proportion
Elements of Design - Size/Proportion
How big is it?
Make sure things fit together the way they actually look.
Direction
Elements of Design - Direction
Rhythm and Flow.
The flowing branches of movement in a design.
Color
Elements of Design - Color
There are six basics.
But ROY G. BIV adds indigo.
Texture
Elements of Design - Texture
Rough or Smooth?
The surface bumps that show in the light.



Learning aids
  • To use Line and Value you must think shape, size and direction.

  • Texture identifies specific objects. Texture enhances form.

  • Color is a whole story unto itself: Visit the Color Section.

Principles of Design  •  Elements of Design  •  Design: Meta Principles


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