Elements of Design

In my Introduction to Interior Design we are learning about the elements and principles of design.  Our class is compiling an illustrated book of definitions for these.  And,  here are my visual contributions for the Elements:

ELEMENTS

Point

Source:  Live Oak; welchworks.com

I love trees and I especially love oak trees.  I found this and was delighted by its point composition - using numerous weights and shades of black to produce this majestic image.

Line

Source:  Wikipedia - Three Crosses; etching by Rembrandt; 1653

The etching clearly allows you to see the type of stroke Rembrandt use to get this dramatic etching. Straight, diagonal, cross-hatch, outlines and simple lines depict this infamous event with light and dark and a clear focus point.

Shape and Plane

Source: www.stahlhouse.com; house by Piere Koenig - house on a cloudy day

An iconic mid-century modern home whose simple lines and planes speak volumes about sophistication and modern look.  This LA home was and is used by fashion photo shoots for advertising.

Form and Mass:

Source:www.english-heritage.org.uk - Stonehage

Mystical and strong - this wonder of the world is made up of rectangular stone blocks arranged in a spiritual meaning. This natural element is massive and strong  - all due to its form and formation.

Space and Volume

Martin Newcombe Property Maintenance logo

By buddyhttp://www.logodesignlove.com/

Design can be composed of positive and negative space. This property maintance logo uses negative space to depict the subject of it's business - homes while the positive space surrounding it shows off a tool. 

Color

Source: www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/contemporary/.../index.htm...Cached You +1'd this publicly. UndoLou Ann Bauer. Lou Ann Bauer Bauer Interior Design 1286 Sanchez St. San Francisco, CA 94114. Phone: 415-282-2788.

This kitchen shows how color can make it a bold and happy place to congregate!  The royal blue is main color that connects all the areas of the room including the stairway. 

Texture

Natural texture from the bark of a true - you can feel the roughness just by looking!

Snythetic texture from a rubber flooring...love the bright color and nubbiness!

Source: http://mashable.com/; 20 photos of  texture you can almost feel by Katrina Ball

So interesting and so graphic!!!!

Onto principles next...

Cheers,

Kathy