In graphic design, lines are used to communicate feelings, describe shapes, create emphasis, separate content, and direct the viewer's eye. Shapes are areas that are separate from other areas or their background, separated by lines, value, color, texture, or other differences. There are geometric shapes which have perfect measurements and symmetry, and organic shapes which are irregular and often found in nature. Simple shapes are easier for viewers to remember than complex shapes.

1. Shape
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2. Review
In graphic design, lines are used to:
Communicate a feeling
Describe shapes
Create emphasis
Separate content
Direct the viewer’s eye
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3. Generally create calming or relaxing
mood; stability
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4. Used to make up forms and figures in
a drawing; outlines
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5. Create mood of spirituality or
grandeur
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6. “Imaginary” line your mind instantly
creates by connecting dots or
elements together
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7. Create sense of movement and
direction
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8. Associated with nature (organic
shapes)
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9. An invisible line from one element to
another followed by our eyes and
created in our minds
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10. Shape
An area that is separate from other
areas and/or its background
The area can be separated by line,
value, color, texture, or any other
difference that lets you see the shape
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11. What lets you see
the shape?
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14. Geometric shapes
Perfect measurements, can be easily reproduced
Symmetrical
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15. Organic Shapes
Not easily reproduced
Often found in nature
Not always symmetrical
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16. Shapes in design
Simple shapes are easier to remember than
complex shapes
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