STRUCTURAL AND DECORATIVE DESIGN DO YOU KNOW WHAT

STRUCTURAL AND DECORATIVE DESIGN

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS OBJECT IS? . . .

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DESIGN The selecting and organizing of materials to fill a function. Components of Design Elements of Design: space, form and shape, line, texture, and color Principles of design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis, scale and proportion, Use of these 2 components plus Unity and Variety = Harmony

4 FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DESIGN Function—What purpose will the object serve? Materials—Of what will the object be made? Technology—How will the object be made? Style—Is the object appropriate and appealing to the user?

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION The form of an object or space should reflect its intended use and fulfill its intended function. The materials selected for a design must be suitable for the intended design.

TYPES OF DESIGN Structural Design The design is an integral part of the structure itself. The structure and design cannot be separated. The simplest design.

DECORATIVE DESIGN Involves the application of color, line, texture, or pattern to an object. Ornamentation added to enhance the basic structural design.

FOR DECORATIVE DESIGN TO BE SUCCESSFUL IT MUST: Be suitable for the intended function Appropriate for the materials that are being used Appropriate in size and amount to the object in which it is found Used to emphasize the structure.

STRUCTURAL OR DECORATIVE?

STRUCTURAL OR DECORATIVE?

STRUCTURAL OR DECORATIVE?

STRUCTURAL OR DECORATIVE?

FINALLY… “ Learning without thinking is labor lost; thinking without learning is dangerous. ” -Confucius (In Study Guide) Select an object within your surroundings. Decide if it fits under the structural or decorative design category. Write a paragraph explaining your justification for placing the object in that category.

DESIGN A CHAIR The basic function is given to you, but you decide how and where the chair will be used. Use the pattern or design your own. The materials used for your chair are up to you. You decide what decorative design you will use in your chair model.

THE CHAIR-TABLE What is it’s function? How did it this influence the form of this chair?

PATTERN

DESIGN PATTERNS Naturalistic Design Stylized / Conventional Geometric Design Abstract Design

NATURALISTIC DESIGN REPRODUCTIONS OF NATURAL SUBJECTS (FROM NATURE). Looks almost real. Label your design

STYLIZED (CONVENTIONAL) REPRESENTATION THAT SIMPLIFIES THE SUBJECT, EMPHASIZING ITS BASIC QUALITIES. Label your design

ABSTRACT DESIGN UNRECOGNIZEABLE AS A SPECIFIC OBJECT OR THING. Used in more modern and contemporary designs. Label your design

GEOMETRIC DESIGN MADE WITH THE USE OF LINES, STRIPES, PLAIDS, AND GEOMETRIC SHAPES. USED IN MODERN AND TRADITIONAL DESIGNS. Label your design

USE OF PATTERNS Too much pattern can make a room feel too busy and uncomfortable. A room without pattern may be too stark or lacking in character. Successful Pattern combinations feel comfortable. Incompatible Pattern combinations create an uneasy feeling.

TO ACHIEVE A FEELING OF CORRECTNESS IN COMBINING PATTERNS: Maintain a consistent mood. Formal naturalistic will not work with geometric. Evaluate the placement of emphasis and avoid too many patterns in one area. 1 bold pattern on a large area works better than 2 -3 smaller patterns scattered throughout the room. The size of the pattern should correspond to the size of the room and its windows. Small scale patterns often used in cozy rooms Large scale patterns for spacious rooms. These make a room appear smaller. Identify the color scheme of the pattern Use a variety of sizes of patterns to create interest.

Line Pattern Assignment