Elements
The most basic element of design that connects two dots.
Line
The equilibrium of objects in a space.
Balance
Two types of balance
symmetrical/formal and asymmetrical/informal
baseboards, fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, shelving, fabrics, wallpaper
Horizontal Lines
Matching lamps on tables positioned on each side of the sofa.
Symmetrical/Formal Balance
An element of design that relates to how something feels or appears to feel.
Texture
An element is repeated or altered to create visual movement
Rhythm
Two types of space
low and high mass
Round mirror on a wall
Curved Line
Dresser drawers are painted with different values of orange paint.
Gradation
The most important element of design
Color
The end result when the elements and principles work together to create aesthetically pleasing design.
Harmony
List the 4 types of shapes
Cactus Chair, Shoe Chair, Beanbag Chair
Abstract Form
A house with evenly spaced columns lined up repeatedly on the front porch
Repetition
The area around or inside of a form.
Space
The size of objects must be in agreement with each other and also with the space they are in and with human beings
Scale
List the four types of form
realistic, abstract, geometric, free
A room filled with a lot of furniture and accessories.
High mass space
A garden has tall medium, and small plants and shrubs and also has several different colors of flowers.
Variety
The style of a recognizable object has been changed.
Abstract Form
Lines meet to form right angles
Opposition
List the 5 types of Rhythm
repetition, gradation, radiation, opposition, and transition
In a glass bowl of seashells, one can feel the smoothness of the bowl and the roughness of the seashells.
Tactile Texture
The base of a lamp is small, but the lampshade is very large. Replace the lampshade with a smaller one to put the lamp in
Proportion