Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Principles Of Design - Space


Space is the distance or area between shapes.

The Principles Of Design - Shape / Form


Shape is the external
outline of an object. It is two-dimensional.
Form is a shape that is three-
dimensional.

The Principles Of Design - Texture


Texture is the surface quality or
happearance of an object. Visual texture is
a quality of the surface that you can ‘see’,
but not necessarily ‘felt’. Actual texture is a
quality of the surface that you can both ‘see’
and ‘feel’.

The Principles Of Design - Value


Value refers to the degree of lightness or darkness and can refer to the way color is used.

The Principles Of Design - Color


Color - the sensation resulting from
reflection or absorption of light by a
surface. Hue is another name for color.

The Principles Of Design - Line


Line - a mark, or stroke that is longer then it is wide. It is the
path of a point moving in space. Objects and things are
preceived by the line that describes them.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009