design elements (body and house) Flashcards
what are design elements
-tools we use to create a design
what are the six elements of design
-line
-shape
-form
-space
-colour
-texture
what are lines and it’s types
most basic element of design
-lines create optical illusions
-horizontal lines: wider = calmness
-vertical lines: height = strength
-diagonal lines: widening or lengthening = movement/action
-curved lines: appears round and continuous = security and fun
what’s shape
-flat or two dimensional
-made up of lines that join each other
-outside lines/ outlines
what’s form
-not flat
-3 dimensions (height, width and depth)
what’s space
unoccupied area between lines and shapes
what’s texture
surface quality
what’s colour
-creates illusions and harmony
what are the design principles
rules we follow to create a successful design
-proportion, balance, rhythm, harmony and emphasis
body shapes
-triangle or A / pear shaped
-inverted triangle/ V framed
-rectangle/ H frame
-Oval frame/ apple shaped
-hourglass/ figure of eight
males : trapezoid
describe a triangle shape
female:
-bust line is narrower than hip line
-small waist
-full thighs
male:
-chest narrower than hips
-lower body heavier than upper
-sloping shoulder line
describe an inverted body shape
female:
-large bust/ broad shoulders
-defined waist
-narrow hips
male:
-broad chest/ shoulders (well developed)
-narrow waist and hips
describe a rectangular body shape
female:
-straight up and down shape
-average to large waist
-small to medium bust
male:
-chest, hips, waist all same width
-straight torso
describe an oval shape body
female:
-large bust
-rounded waist
-wide hips
male:
-rounded appearance
describe the hourglass/ trapezoid body shape
female
-hips and bust = same size
-well defined hips
male:
-broad chest and shoulders
-well proportioned body
