Design Elements
How many integral components are used in the creation of a design?
Six
Which type of line represents dignity, formality, stability, and strength?
Vertical
List the three warm colors identified in the notes.
Reds, oranges, and yellows
Space can be used in a design to enlarge or do what to visual space?
Reduce it
What are the seven major visual design principles?
Balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion and scale, movement, contrast, and unity
Balance occurs when parts of a design are equally what?
Distributed to create a sense of stability
Name the six visual design elements.
Line, color, form and shape, space, texture, and value
Which type of line represents calm, peace, and relaxation?
Horizontal
Name the three cool colors identified in the notes.
Blues, purples, and greens
Name the three types of spaces discussed in the notes.
Open, uncluttered spaces / cramped, busy spaces / unused vs. good use of space
What is a shade, and what is added to create it?
A degree of darkness; add black
In symmetrical/formal balance, the elements are what in relation to a centerline or axis?
Identical
Which design element refers to the relative lightness or darkness of a color?
Value
Which type of line gives a sense of movement, action, and activity?
Diagonal
Color can affect how humans do what two things?
Feel and act
Texture is the surface look or what of something?
Feel
What is a tint, and what is added to create it?
A pale or faint variation of a color; add white
In asymmetrical/informal balance, parts are not identical but have equal visual what?
Weight
Which design element is 3-dimensional and refers to the shape and structure of something?
Form
Which type of line often gives a sense of freedom and a soothing mood?
Curved
Form can be described as a composition of what?
Geometric shapes
A smooth surface reflects more of what and therefore appears to be a more intense color?
Light
What design principle is the feature that attracts one's eye?
Emphasis, also called the focal point
In radial balance, design elements do what from the center?
Radiate outward
Which design element is 2-dimensional and can be described as a contour, profile, or silhouette?
Shape
Which architect was well known for using horizontal lines in many of his designs?
Frank Lloyd Wright
What is the Golden Mean ratio identified in the notes?
3:5
A rough surface absorbs more light and therefore appears how?
Darker
What design principle means noticeably different?
Contrast
What type of rhythm repeats an element at the same interval each time?
Regular rhythm