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five basic elements of design

 

                      

 

color
contrast
form
         

Colors have qualities which influence us beyond our visual perception.  They can make us calm, irritated or have a neutralizing effect.

Color has healing qualities.

Contrast helps us to see light and form. We all see colors slightly different and some of us do not see certain colors at all, but we can all see contrast as in

light & dark

black & white.

Structure is a defining force within every design. It is the necessary

underlying

foundation which gives meaning to all elements and the overall concept.

 

Line can be very expressive. 

It will define movement and direction.

Line can possess different qualities by being wide or narrow, defuse or hard edged. Line conveys emotions.

 

Form gives meaning to our three dimensional perception.

It helps us to relate to the space around us.

Through the recognition of form do we find our own place or position among all objects in the environment.