Principles of Design
The way the parts of a composition are arranged. Visual weight. Symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Balance
A mark that spans a distance between two points.
Line
Rhythm created by curved lines that carry your eye across a straight surface
Transition
Creates a quiet, restful feeling.Suggests restraint, orderliness, formality. Also called, FORMAL balance.
Symmetrical Balance
The creative use of color, texture, pattern, and furniture arrangement can create illusions of properly proportioned space.
Proportion
Using a focal point or center of interest in a design.
Emphasis
Refers to the level of luminosity - light and dark - of an object.
Value
Rhythm created by lines at right angles or contrasting colors
Opposition
Creates more interesting arrangements. Suggests informality, relaxed. Also referred to as INFORMAL balance.
Asymmetrical Balance
the fundamental visual components that make up any work of art or design
Elements of Design
Repetition of similar objects or elements in a work of art.
Rhythm/pattern
Light striking an object and reflecting back to the eye.
Color
created by identical objects coming from a central axis.
Radiation
involves having furnishings or patterns arranged in a circular manner.
Radial Balance
guidelines that help artists and designers arrange visual elements to create effective and aesthetically pleasing compositions
Principles of Design
Shows action and directs the viewer's eye through the work.
Movement
A general outline or a geometric or organic object.
Shape
Rhythm created by a gradual change in size or color
Gradation
Achieved by placing identical objects on either side of a central point
Symmetrical
provides a framework for understanding the principles, processes, and philosophies behind effective design
Theory of Design
Differences between elements of design or subjects in a work of art.
Contrast
The three-dimensional aspect of an object.
Form
created by duplicating shapes, colors, patterns, lines, textures
Repetition
Achieved by placing different objects of equal visual weight on either side of a central point.
Asymmentrial
quantitative and qualitative research in the creation of artifacts and systems, and their embedding in our physical, virtual, psychological, economic, and social environment
Design Science