all the elements of design

1. ELEMENTs OF DESIGN
1: LINES
2: SPACE
3: COLOUR
4: TEXTURE
5: SHAPES

2. LINES

3. VERTICAL LINES
 Vertical lines simulate height and can create a mood of grandeur or
spirituality. Great examples of this is the vertical line usage in
churches and cathedrals where ceilings are lifted on tall vertical
pillars guiding the eyes upward. In web design vertical lines tend to
represent or create length and indicate to the user that there is more
content below the fold.

4. VERTICAL
LINES

5. HORIZONTAL LINES
Horizontal lines generally create relaxation or a calming mood, they tend to be
quiet and subtle whereas vertical lines are more imposing and powerful. In web
design horizontal lines are also known for their ability to organize content. When
you look at gridded layouts you’ll notice that horizontal lines are the elements
creating balance and organization — even though grids are generally laid
vertically.

6. HORIZONTAL
LINES

7. DIAGONAL LINES
Diagonal lines are the greatest way to create movement and direction.
Where horizontal lines suggest gravity and are stable, diagonal lines
are more unstable. These lines don’t lay down or stand up in a restful
position, they are in motion and you can actually create a sense of
speed just by simply adjusting the pitch of the lines: the steeper, the
faster.

8. DIAGONAL
LINES

9. Thick lines are visually powerful on the canvas, they represent power
and respect. The use of thick lines can build a feeling of power and
boldness. However, the overuse of thick lines can be very
overwhelming and way too demanding so you’ll need to be careful and
balance them off with other visual elements or differing weights of
line.
THICK LINES

10. THICK
LINES

11. THIN LINES
Thin lines tend to feel fragile, but their subtle feeling makes them great
for directing the eye without being annoying. They are also empathetic
to the viewer and tend to create a feeling of comfort and tranquility.
Combining thin and thick lines is a great way to create visual interest
and hierarchy by balancing the visually demanding thick lines with
the subtle, comforting thin lines.

12. THIN LINES

13. ZIG-ZAG
Zigzag lines are a combination of diagonal lines that connect at points.
They take on the dynamic and high energy characteristics of diagonal
lines. They create excitement and intense movement. They convey
confusion and nervousness as they change direction quickly and
frequently. They can imply danger and destruction as they break
down.

14. ZIG-ZAG

15. BROKEN LINES
The dashed line is exquisitely rich with information. A line formed
from a continuous series of dashes is diminished in strength when
compared to a solid line, yet in terms of visual language, it is just as
powerful. The weakness of the dashed line is it’s strength.

16. BROKEN
LINES