ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Interior Design Objective 2 02

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Interior Design Objective 2. 02

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN LINE Form/Shape Space Texture Pattern Color

LINE Most basic element of design

HORIZONTAL LINES Communicate feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Horizontal lines are associated with sunsets which suggest the end of a day or time of rest. Horizontal lines are associated with waves in the ocean which are relaxing. You sleep in a HORIZONTAL position. Q. Think of the different rooms in a house. Where do you see horizontal lines?

VERTICAL LINES They cause your eye to move up and down They suggests height, strength, dignity, and stability Q. Where in a house do you see vertical lines?

DIAGONAL LINES They communicate different levels of energy depending on the degree of the angle and total number of angles. Think of a lightning bolt. Q. Where in a house do you see diagonal lines?

CURVED LINES Curved lines seem softer. Reflects feelings of organization, eternity, and uniformity. (Think of circle) Have a natural feeling and communicate softness, freedom, and openness.

SHAPE AND FORM Shape ---Form ------ Shape Form Shape is the outline of something. Form is the PHYSICAL SHAPE of a three dimensional object and contains volume and mass. Form also has height, width, and depth. Circle is the shape and the form would be a sphere

MORE FORM Three guidelines for using form: 1. 2. 3. Form follows function Related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms. A gradual change in form can smoothly direct the eyes.