Design Elements And Principles

Question 1

Characteristics of a good design

Answer 1

Both functional
Aesthetically pleasing

Question 2

What elements must be combined harmoniously to obtain successful results

Answer 2

Line
Shape
Form
Space
Texture
Colour

Question 3

Types of line

Answer 3

Vertical
Horizontal
Diagonal
Curved

Question 4

Definition of line
2 characteristics

Answer 4

Mark connecting 2 points. How the line gets from point A to B, give its distinctive character and appearance.

Line has width and shape
Building blocks of shape

Question 5

Definition of line
2 characteristics

Answer 5

Mark connecting 2 points. How the line gets from point A to B, give its distinctive character and appearance.

Line has width and shape
Building blocks of shape

Question 6

Characteristics of vertical lines

Answer 6

Draws eyes up and down
Creates illusion of length and height
Adds strength, height and stability in a room

Question 7

Characteristics of horizontal lines

Answer 7

Draws eyes side to side
Illusion of width
Creates restful atmosphere

Question 8

Characteristics Diagonal lines

Answer 8

Suggests activity
Keep eye moving

Too many Creates unbalanced effect

Question 9

Characteristics of curved lines

Answer 9

Adds graceful and softening effect

Question 10

Shape

Answer 10

Refers to the outside dimensions or silhouette of an object.

Enclosed by lines
2D or flat

A combo of shapes increases decorative effect.

Question 11

Form

Answer 11

3D
Has volume
Many viewpoints

Too many different forms create confusion

Question 12

Space

Answer 12

Refers to the distance or area between, around, above, below shapes and forms.

Question 13

Positive space

Answer 13

Occupied space
Focal point
Filled with line, colour, shapes

Question 14

Negative space

Answer 14

Plays Important role in defining the subject of a design.
Empty space
Background space

Question 15

Texture

Answer 15

The surface quality of an object
They way something feels or the way you expect it to feel.

Question 16

Tactile Texture

Answer 16

Touch
The actual feel of the surface
Important in design such as furnishings and clothing.

Question 17

Visual Texture

Answer 17

The illusions of the surfaces texture

Question 18

Characteristics of texture

Answer 18

Reflects light in different ways
Adds visual interests
Has character

Question 19

Fine texture

Answer 19

More formal
Soft, smooth, light

Question 20

Rough texture

Answer 20

More informal
Hard, heavy, rough, uneven

Question 21

Colour

Answer 21

Most noticeable element
Adds interest and character
Can be overwhelming
Creates accents or points of emphasis

Question 22

Colour Creates an illusion of:

Answer 22

Space (large or small space)
Coolness or warmth
Happy and stimulation/ energy
Sad and calm

Question 23

Design principles

Answer 23

Guidelines used to evaluate good design by combining the design elements into pleasing compositions

Question 24

5 design principles

Answer 24

Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Harmony

Question 25

Definition of proportion/ scale

Answer 25

The relationship of object to one another and the design as a whole.

Question 26

What is proportion based on

Answer 26

Size Shape Visual weight of an object

Question 27

To achieve good proportion

Answer 27

Don't use too many equal parts Difference in size mustn't be too big Don't decide composition into 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4

Question 28

Balance

Answer 28

Sense of weight as the eye precieves it Occurs when visual weight of an object is balanced on both sides of a central point

Question 29

Formal/ symmetrical balance

Answer 29

Obtained by placing identical/ equal objects on each side of the center point

Question 30

Informal/ asymmetrical balance

Answer 30

Created when to halves on either side of the focal point ARE NOT THE SAME but balance each other visually.

Question 31

Radial

Answer 31

The focal point of which elements of design radiate from or around it

Question 32

Rhythm

Answer 32

Repition of design elements

Question 33

Characteristics of Rhythm

Answer 33

Forces movement Colour Shapes Form Texture

Question 34

3 different types of rhythm

Answer 34

Progression Alternation Repition

Question 35

Rhythm: Repition

Answer 35

Repition of same colour, shapes, texture, line

Question 36

Progression

Answer 36

From small to big ( gets bigger or smaller) Density of objects ( very little in area to lots in area)

Question 37

Alternation

Answer 37

Alternating colours, shapes and textures

Question 38

Definition of Emphasis

Answer 38

Catches the eye and calls attention to most important area in the room

Question 39

Characteristics of emphasis

Answer 39

Usually very dominant Focal point: largest, brightest, darkest, most complex

Question 40

Harmony

Answer 40

When all design elements and principles work together harmoniously. When all aspects of design elements compliment each other. Final result of a room

Question 41

How is Harmony Achieved

Answer 41

When all aspects of design complement each other