principles and elements of designs Flashcards
Six integral components used in the creation of a design:
- Line
- Form and Shape
- Texture
- Color
- Space
-Value
Represents dignity, formality, stability, and strength
Vertical
Represents calm, peace, and relaxation
Horizontal
Represents action, activity, excitement and movement
Diagonal
Represents freedom, the natural, having the appearance of softness, and creates a soothing feeling or mood.
Curved
has an immediate and profound effect on a design
color
Warm Colors
Red, Orange, Yellow
Cool colors
Blue, Purple, Greens
you can enlarge or reduce the visual space if you incorporate this in your design.
space
The surface look or feel of something
texture
Reflects more light and therefore is a more intense color.
Smooth surface
Absorbs more light and therefore appears darker.
Rough surface
The relative lightness or darkness of a color
value
Degree of darkness of a color
shade
A pale or faint variation of a color
Tint