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Principles of Design
What is Design?
Design- arrangement of details which make up a piece of art (2 types)
Structural Design Simple Purpose of object is easily recognized Ex. Pyramids, modern furniture
Decorative Design Ornamentation of a basic structure
Principles Of Design
5 principlesProportion/ ScaleBalanceRhythmEmphasisHarmony/ Unity
Proportion
Is the relationship of objects to one another and to the design as a wholeGolden Rectangle
Sides are in proportion of 2 parts to 3• 2:3; 3:5; 5:8; 8:13; ____:____
Rectangle is bestSquare is least pleasing
Proportion continued…..
Golden SectionDivision of a line is between ½ and 1/3 the distance
from one end
Golden MeanOdd numbers are more pleasing than even
Scale
Overall size of an object compared with other objects
Consider texture, color & pattern
Pictures at eye level
Special scale for particular areasChildren’s room
Scale
What is wrong w/ the ex. on top?
What is different about the bottom ex.
Balance
quality of a room that gives a sense of equilibrium
2 types of balanceSymmetricalAsymmetrical
BalanceSymmetrical (formal balance)
Identical objects arranged identically on each side of an imaginary line
Conveys dignity and quiet Can be monotonous
Balance
AsymmetricalDifferent shapes
arranged differently on each side of imaginary line
Remains interesting for a longer period of time
2 small things balance 1 large
Balance
Rhythm
Helps move the eye from one area to another
creates motion4 types
repetitiongradationtransitionradiation
Rhythm- Repetition
repeat color, pattern, texture, line or form
Rhythm- Gradation
Large to smallDark to lightWhen objects
increase or decrease in size, the eye follows the line created
Rhythm-Opposition
Lines come together at right anglesExample: door jamb, picture frame
Rhythm- Transition
curved lines, flow
Rhythm- Radiation
an object extending outward from a central location
Emphasis
Shows what is important
Focal pointCenter or
interest
Harmony/ Unity
common denominator that pulls everything together
all the principles combined create a unified design/ space
Principles of Design - Project
Supplies needed:Folder with bradsHandouts from Mrs. GScissorsGlueMarkersMagazinesAn eye for design!!!!!!!