This document discusses various design elements including line, shape/form, space, texture, and color. It describes the effects that different types of lines like vertical, horizontal, and diagonal have on a space. Vertical lines suggest strength while horizontal lines create a sense of rest. Diagonal lines break up monotony but can disrupt structure if overused. Curved lines suggest grace and motion but may create restlessness if overused. The document also discusses how shape/form, space, texture and color can be manipulated within design to achieve different feelings and appearances.

1. Design appears in all
surroundings.
Individuals react to design each
day.
A person can develop the ability to
recognize and apply each design.

2. Line
Shape/Form
Space
Texture
Color

3. Element that indicates direction
In interiors, straight lines (vertical, horizontal,
and diagonal) give a feeling of strength and
severity.

4. Vertical lines:
are the strongest.
give an impression of dignity, discipline, and
strength.
create a structural impression suggesting
vertical supports used in buildings.
help to suggest height in a room whether
found in doorways, windows, wallpapers, or
furnishings.

5. What are examples of vertical lines
used in design?
Columns
Wallpaper
Curtains
Others

6. Horizontal lines:
are not as strong as vertical lines.
create a sense of rest.
give a down-to-earth feeling.
suggest serenity, repose, and relaxation.

7. Horizontal lines:
may be used to relieve or decrease the effects
of strong vertical lines.
can make a room look too calm or too dull if
there are too many.

8. Examples of horizontal lines
Windows, fireplaces, tables, benches, etc.

9. Diagonal lines:
are slanting lines.
break the monotony of vertical and horizontal lines
by expressing excitement and movement.
are more difficult to use successfully.
point into space, and unless they are decisively
stopped, can keep the eye moving right out of the
room.
if too dominant, can disrupt the structural format
and hinder the unity of the room.

10. Examples of Diagonal lines:
Diagonal patterns in
wallpaper
Herringbone patterns
in wallpaper

11. Curved lines:
suggest grace, youth, and subtle motion.
are livelier and more fun than straight
lines.
can soften stiffness from using too many
straight lines.
may create a restless feeling if overused.
This effect can be corrected by
strengthening the straight lines and/or
eliminating some of the curved ones.

12. Effects of various lines
The effects of various lines are
often used for designing
clothing. Vertical stripes can
make people appear more
slender while horizontal stripes
may make them look heavier.

13. Effects of various lines
Striped fabrics used on
furnishings, flooring, and
window treatments have the
same visual effects on a room.

14. Refers to solid objects and is the opposite of
space.
Exists where free space does not exist.
Some shapes/forms convey stability.
Some shapes/forms convey instability.

15. Examples of the use of shape/form
large sofas
overstuffed chairs

16. All the area that a person can see.
The three-dimensional area with which the
designer works.
A large space may be broken into two smaller
spaces by using a line or shape.
A large room can be divided into small spaces for
certain activities through use of furniture
groupings.

17. Examples of the use of space
Large spaces give a
feeling of openness
and freedom.

18. Examples of the use of space
Smaller spaces create
feelings of privacy and
protection.

19. the surface quality of an object
requires both touch and sight to identify,
because appearances can be deceiving
more accurately identified through touch
than through sight
i.e., tactile texture versus visual texture
tactile texture - touching a brick fireplace
visual texture - looking at a brick fireplace
in a mirror

20. Rough/dull
Smooth
Soft / Shiny
• reduces apparent height or
length
• makes colors appear darker
• increases apparent height or length
• colors appear brighter - reflect light
• effects are very similar
to smooth

21. Texture greatly affects the appearance of
color – a dynamic interior can be created
by using one color and contrasting
textures.
Examples
Textured wall and
window treatments,
floor coverings,
upholstery, brick
exteriors

22. A person with normal vision
can distinguish thousands of
colors or hues.
People can react emotionally
and physically to the colors
around them.
Colors can be irritating,
disturbing, restful, soothing,
stimulating, or exciting.

23. Examples of the use of color
All types of wall, window, and
floor treatments, furnishings,
and accessories can bring
color to a room.

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