Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Design Elements
A
Colour
Line
Shape
Tone
Texture
2
Q
Contrasting/Complementary Colours
A
-Opposite on colour wheel
-Create interest and excitement
-Draw attention to an area or object
3
Q
Analogous Colours
A
-Close on the colour wheel
-Create a feeling of calm and harmony
4
Q
Geometric Line/Shape
A
-Straight
-Angular
-Masculine
-Order
-Rational
-Man made
5
Q
Organic Line/Shape
A
-Natural
-Round
-Creativity
-Feminine
-Hand made
6
Q
Tone
A
-Lightness or darkness of a design
-Gives a design emotion, mood, and atmosphere
-High contrast tone gives energy and life
-Low contrast tones give softness and gentleness
7
Q
Texture
A
-The surface quality of an object (rough/bumpy/smooth)
-Adds to the overall look and feel
