Elements
The way something feels or appears to feel
Texture
Creates a focal point in a room
Emphasis
A gradual increase or decrease of similar elements of design
gradation
This is 3 dimensional
Form
The working triangle includes
Sink, oven, refrigerator
This has both 2D and 3D definitions
Shape and form
Smoothly leads your eyes from one area to another
Rhythm
Different objects on either side of a center line that have an equal visual weight
asymmetrical balance
The TOOLS of design
Elements
A 2D drawing of a building from a birds eye view
Floor Plan
the connection of two points
Line
Unity plus Variety
Harmony
Objects are arranged around a center point
radial balance
Can be achieved by consistent use of one or more elements of design
Unity
The relationship of parts of the same object
proportion
The area around a form or inside a form
space
Both of these things refer to the size of an object
Proportion and scale
Lines come out from a center point
Radiation
The RULES of design
principles
Task areas such as the kitchen, laundry room, and/or office
Work zone
The most important element; another name for hue
Color
This implies equilibrium among parts of a design
Balance
Curved lines carry the eye from one area to another
Transition
A combination of colors
Color Scheme
the repeatedly used walking path from room or area to area
Traffic pattern