Elements of Design Interior Design Copyright c Texas

Line �Most basic element of design �Shows direction �Takes your eye from one place

Horizontal Line �Parallel to the ground. �Make a space appear wider. �Communicates: • •

Vertical Line �Perpendicular to the ground. �Draw the eyes upward. �Create height. �Communicates: •

Diagonal Line �Communicates activity. �Level depends on the degree of the angle. • Creates

Curved Line �Curved lines seem softer than straight lines. �Create natural, soothing and flowing

Form �The physical shape of objects. � 3 dimensional �Has height, width and depth

Realistic Form �Looks like the real thing. �Communicates: • Lifelike • Traditional • Familiar

Abstract Form �Alters a recognizable object. �Communicates: • • Contemporary Changing Creative Artistic Copyright

Geometric Form � Uses geometric figures to create form. � Squares, rectangles, circles, etc.

Free Form �Random & flowing. �Found in nature. �Plants, stones and wood. �Communicates: •

3 Rules of Form 1. Form follows function. Consider function before form. 2. Related

Space � The area around a form. � The area in a form (like

Altering Spaces � To make large spaces smaller • Divide the space into separate

Mass �The amount of pattern or objects in a space. �How crowded or empty

High Mass �Space that is crowded. • Fabric with many patterns or lines •

Low Mass �Simple and sparse space. �Only essential items in the space. �Communicates: •

Texture �The way a surface feels or appears to feel. �Two kinds of texture:

Tactile Texture �The way the surface feels to the touch. �Rough to the hand.

Visual Texture �Texture that you see but can not feel. �Smooth to the hand.

Color �May be the most impactful element of design. �One of the first design

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Line �Most basic element of design �Shows direction �Takes your eye from one place to another. �Types of line: • • Horizontal Vertical Diagonal Curved Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 3

Vertical Line �Perpendicular to the ground. �Draw the eyes upward. �Create height. �Communicates: • • • Height Strength Dignity Formality Permanence Stability Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 5

Diagonal Line �Communicates activity. �Level depends on the degree of the angle. • Creates movement, interest and excitement. • Create a feeling of transition from one place to another. Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 6

Curved Line �Curved lines seem softer than straight lines. �Create natural, soothing and flowing movement. �Communicate: • Softness • Freedom • Openness Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 7

Form �The physical shape of objects. � 3 dimensional �Has height, width and depth � 4 types of form: • • Realistic Form Abstract Form Geometric Form Free Form Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 8

Geometric Form � Uses geometric figures to create form. � Squares, rectangles, circles, etc. � Examples: Square tables & lampshades. � Communicates: • • Order Organization Planning Tailored look Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 11

3 Rules of Form 1. Form follows function. Consider function before form. 2. Related forms are more pleasing to the eye than unrelated forms. 3. A gradual change in form smoothly directs the eye. Too many changes in form is confusing Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 13

Space � The area around a form. � The area in a form (like a room). � Small space communicates: • Cozy • Intimate • Comfortable � Large space communicates: • Openness • Grandeur • Freedom Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 14

Altering Spaces � To make large spaces smaller • Divide the space into separate areas � To make small spaces larger: • Expand a window area • Use mirrors • Remove walls Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 15

High Mass �Space that is crowded. • Fabric with many patterns or lines • A room with many items in it �Communicate: • Impression of formality • Weightiness • Cluttered Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 17

Visual Texture �Texture that you see but can not feel. �Smooth to the hand. �Communicate elegant feel. an �May make a room appear larger Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 21

Color �May be the most impactful element of design. �One of the first design decisions made. �Color creates the mood of a room. �Color may leave a lasting impression. �Color will be discussed at length in the next lesson. Copyright (c) Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 22