Elements of design

The Elements of Design:

The Elements of Design are the basic building blocks of any design or composition.

The Elements of Design include:

   - Line
   - Shape
   - Form
   - Space
   - Value
   - Color
   - Texture

The Principles of Design:

The Principles of Design are guidlines for organization.

The Principles of Design include:

   - Rhythm
   - Unity (harmony)
   - Economy (deletion)
   - Repetition
   - Similarity
   - Concentration
   - Radiation
   - Gradation
   - Anomaly
   - Proximity
   - Texture (pattern)
   - Closure
   - Direction

Unity

Unity(harmony) is the similarity between the design elements. It's function is to create organization between design elements. The weakness of unity is that it is boring and monotanous. Unity is created through the repetition or limiting the use of design elements.

There are two types of unity: Dominant and Suboardent.

   - Dominant Unity is the group of elements repeated less
   - Subordanant Unity is the group of elements that is repeated more.

Contrast

Contrast on the other hand is the differences between the design elements. The function of contrast is to create visual interest. Contrast is creative through how it is a break in Repetition.

Emphasis

Emphasis is contrast that clearifies.

Focal Point

Is an area of extreme contrast.

Movement

Movement is visual arrangements that create visual pathways. Movement is created through repetition or the use of line.

Format

Format is the space in which a composition is created.

Balance

Balance is the equalization of elements.

   - Symetrical Balence has equal weights and equal distance from the center.
   - Asymetrical Balance has unequal weights with the larger weight closer to the center.
   - Radial Balance has design elements radiating from a point.
   - Intuitive Balance elements spread uniformally through a space.

Assignment 1:

Create a compositon for each of the Design Principles listed above, utilizing the design elements.

(example: Creating a composition using the design principle rhythm, by using line (a design element).