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Design appears in all surroundings. Individuals react to design each day. A person can develop the ability to recognize and apply each design. The Elements of Design

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Design appears in all surroundings.

Individuals react to design each day.

A person can develop the ability to recognize and apply each design.

The Elements of Design

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Line

Shape/Form

Space

Texture

Color

The Elements of Design

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Element that indicates directionIn interiors, straight lines (vertical, horizontal,

and diagonal) give a feeling of strength and severity.

Line

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Vertical lines:are the strongest.give an impression of dignity, discipline, and

strength.create a structural impression suggesting

vertical supports used in buildings.help to suggest height in a room whether

found in doorways, windows, wallpapers, or furnishings.

Line

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What are examples of vertical lines used in design?

ColumnsWallpaperCurtainsOthers

Line

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Horizontal lines:are not as strong as vertical lines.create a sense of rest.give a down-to-earth feeling.suggest serenity, repose, and relaxation.

Line

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Horizontal lines:may be used to relieve or decrease the effects

of strong vertical lines.can make a room look too calm or too dull if

there are too many.

Line

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Examples of horizontal linesWindows, fireplaces, tables, benches, etc.

Line

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Diagonal lines:are slanting lines.break the monotony of vertical and horizontal lines

by expressing excitement and movement.are more difficult to use successfully.point into space, and unless they are decisively

stopped, can keep the eye moving right out of the room.

if too dominant, can disrupt the structural format and hinder the unity of the room.

Line

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Examples of Diagonal lines:

Line

Diagonal patterns in wallpaper

Herringbone patterns in wallpaper

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Curved lines:suggest grace, youth, and subtle motion.are livelier and more fun than straight

lines.can soften stiffness from using too many

straight lines.may create a restless feeling if overused.

This effect can be corrected by strengthening the straight lines and/or eliminating some of the curved ones.

Line

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Effects of various lines

Line

The effects of various lines are often used for designing clothing. Vertical stripes can make people appear more slender while horizontal stripes may make them look heavier.

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Effects of various lines

Line

Striped fabrics used on furnishings, flooring, and window treatments have the same visual effects on a room.

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Refers to solid objects and is the opposite of space.

Exists where free space does not exist.

Some shapes/forms convey stability.

Some shapes/forms convey instability.

Shape/Form

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Examples of the use of shape/formlarge sofasoverstuffed chairs

Shape/Form

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All the area that a person can see.

The three-dimensional area with which the designer works.

A large space may be broken into two smaller spaces by using a line or shape.

A large room can be divided into small spaces for certain activities through use of furniture groupings.

Space

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Examples of the use of space

Space

Large spaces give a feeling of openness and freedom.

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Examples of the use of space

Space

Smaller spaces create feelings of privacy and protection.

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the surface quality of an objectrequires both touch and sight to identify,

because appearances can be deceivingmore accurately identified through touch

than through sighti.e., tactile texture versus visual texture

tactile texture - touching a brick fireplacevisual texture - looking at a brick fireplace

in a mirror

Texture

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Texture

Rough/dull

Smooth

Soft / Shiny

• reduces apparent height or length• makes colors appear darker

• increases apparent height or length• colors appear brighter - reflect light

• effects are very similar to smooth

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TextureTexture greatly affects the appearance of color – a dynamic interior can be created by using one color and contrasting textures.

ExamplesTextured wall and window treatments, floor coverings, upholstery, brick exteriors

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A person with normal vision can distinguish thousands of colors or hues.

People can react emotionally and physically to the colors around them.

Colors can be irritating, disturbing, restful, soothing, stimulating, or exciting.

Color

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Examples of the use of color

Color

All types of wall, window, and floor treatments, furnishings, and accessories can bring color to a room.

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