design elements and principles Flashcards
What are the different types of lines?
Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and curved lines.
What illusion do vertical lines create in a space?
Vertical lines create an illusion of length or height.
What type of feeling do vertical lines create in a room?
Vertical lines create a formal feeling.
Can you give examples of vertical lines in design?
Examples of vertical lines include pillars, long windows and doors, vertical blinds, and upright furniture.
What illusion do horizontal lines create in a space?
Horizontal lines create an illusion of breadth or width.
How do horizontal lines affect the atmosphere of a room?
Horizontal lines provide a peaceful atmosphere and stability in a room.
What type of feeling do horizontal lines create in a room?
Horizontal lines create a relaxed, informal, and calm feeling.
Can you give examples of horizontal lines in design?
Examples of horizontal lines include low bookshelves, low couches, low ceilings, and paintings hanging at the same height.
What illusion do diagonal lines create?
Diagonal lines create the illusion of width or length, depending on the slope.
What effect can too many diagonal lines have in a design?
Too many diagonal lines in a design can be exhausting and create an unbalanced effect.
Can you give examples of diagonal lines in design?
Examples of diagonal lines include stairs, sloping ceilings, and gables.
What effect do curved lines have on designs?
Curved lines make designs appear round and continuous.
What feelings do curved lines evoke in a space?
Curved lines create a sense of security and fun.
Can you give examples of curved lines in design?
Examples of curved lines include draped/pleated curtains, arched entrances, and furniture with round finishes.
What are the two types of shape forms?
Flat or two dimensional
what does the form of a solid object refer to?
It being three-dimensional and having height, width and depth
what does space refer to?
The background area between objects or space that is not filled by shapes
what look does two little space between shapes and lines give?
A cramped look
how do you create additional space in a room?
By adding mirrors
What does texture refer to?
The properties of an objects surface
what look do smooth textures give?
Sophisticated, formal and clinical
what look do rough textures give?
A casual look
how does light affect smooth and rough textures?
Smooth textures reflect light while rough textures absorb it
Name the two types of textures
tactile and visual
what do tactile texture describe?
how the surface of an object feels
what do visual textures describe?
What the surface of an object looks like
What are design principles?
guidelines for combining design elements in a way that ensures a good design
What is proportion?
The size of the parts an object consists of in relation to other parts of the same object
how can you tell when you have poor proportion?
When equal area distribution is shown
what is scale?
The size of an object relative to another object in a design
what would be an example of a good use of scale in a room?
When large furniture is used in a large room
how can balance be obtained?
By grouping objects around a central point
what are the three types of balance?
Formal, informal and radial
What is formal balance?
when the two sides either side of an image cut directly in half are identical
what is informal balance?
when the two halves on either side of an image are not identically the same but carry the same visual weight
what is radial balance?
When objects are arranged around a central point
how can rhythm in a design be achieved?
Through repetition, gradation, alternation and continuous lines
How is repetition obtained?
by the repeated use of specific design elements
how is gradation obtained?
Through a gradual change of lines, colour, size, texture or shape in a design
How is alteration obtained?
The repeated alteration of forms, patterns, lines or colours in a design
How are continuous lines created?
from one main line that dominates in a design
how is Harmony achieved?
When all the elements and principles in a design fit together and a feeling of unity is experienced
how can emphasis be created?
By using contrast in colour, shape, texture, size and line as well as by using one continuous theme or idea
