OBJECTIVE 3.01: APPLY THE

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

1. Line2. Form3. Space4. Mass

5.Texture6.6. CCoolloorr

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORK TOGETHER TO HELP CREATE THE MOOD OF A ROOM.

Most basic element of

design. Line establishes direction.

1. LINE

Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Think of:

Found in fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, …..

HORIZONTAL LINE

HORIZONTAL LINE

Restful

Cause your eye to move up and down suggesting height, strength, dignity, and stability.

VERTICAL LINES

VERTICAL LINE

Communicate activity and action. Think

Found in roof lines, cathedral ceilings, staircases….

DIAGONAL LINES

DIAGONAL LINES

DIAGONAL LINES

Curved lines communicate softness, calmness, and openness. Think

Found in sinks, tubs, dishes, mirrors, pottery….

CURVED LINES

CURVED LINES

Calming

CURVED LINE

Form is the PHYSICAL SHAPE of objects.

2. FORM

Have you ever heard of a courting couch?

FORM CAN BE REALISTIC, ABSTRACT, GEOMETRIC, AND FREE.

REALISTIC FORM – WHEN A FORM LOOKS 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.

FREE FORM IS RANDOM AND FLOWING

1. “Form follows function.” This means the shape of the item should be based on its intended use.

THREE GUIDELINES FOR USING FORM:

2. “Related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms.”

What do you think?

3. “A GRADUAL CHANGE IN FORM SMOOTHLY DIRECTS THE EYES.”

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.

3. SPACE

Large windows and cathedral ceilings create a feeling of openness and more space

Small spaces make you feel cozy

The size or amount of space taken up by the elements

A space can be high mass or low mass.

4. MASS

LOW MASS SPACE: RELAXING, PEACEFUL

HIGH MASS SPACE: BUSY, ENHANCES CONVERSATION

The way a surface feels (TACTILE) or appears to feel (VISUAL).

5. TEXTURE

Tactile Texture

VISUAL TEXTURE

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 and make a cool room seem warmer.warmer.

6. COLOR