Elements of Design

Elements of Design 1 Prepared by Dr. Ahmed Azmy

What are Elements of Design? The elements of design are the basic components used as part of any composition. In most situations the elements of design build upon one another, the former element helping to create the latter

Point A point is an element that has position, but no extension When grouped with other points point tends to send to the brain concepts and evidence of other things rather than point. Line and shape are the natural result of multiple points in space.

Point A point marks a position in space. Conceptually, it has no length, width, or depth and is therefore static, centralized and directionless.

Point As the prime element in the vocabulary of form, a point can serve to mark:. Two ends of a line. Intersection of two lines. Meeting of lines at the corner of a plan or volume. Center of a field

Point

A Central pointPoint

A focal pointLine A line is an element characterized by length and direction . It is a mark made by a moving point and having psychological impact according to its direction, weight, and the variations in its direction and weight. A line can be thick or thin; wavy, curved, or angular: continuous or broken; dotted dashed, or a combination of any of these.

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10Horizontal LinesEmphasize widthSuggests relaxation and calmnessLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Horizontal LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Horizontal LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Vertical LinesCreates the impression of heightCreates the feeling of strength and alertnessLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Vertical LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Vertical LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Diagonal LinesCreates the feeling of movement or direction also restlessness or transitionLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Diagonal LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Diagonal LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Curved LinesIndicates soft, graceful and flowing movements Curved LinesIndicates soft, graceful and flowing movements

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Curved LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Curved LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Curved LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Spiral LinesIndicates soft movements, concentration and gathering parts in one whole.Line (TYPES OF LINE)

Spiral LinesLine (TYPES OF LINE)

Line Expressions Line

Line

Line

In architecture, lines are often suggested by the structural materials designers choose for their buildings such as the random lines of natural stone or the sleek lines created by beams of steel or walls of glass. Modern buildings often use bold lines created by structural steel cross bracingLine

Line

. Lines can also be suggested by the shape and massing of a building. For instance, a building can look horizontal or vertical.Line

Shape The simplest definition of shape is a closed contour, an element defined by its perimeter.

Shape A closed curved line can form the shape of :CirclesOvalsEllipsesFree-Formed Closed Curves

A combination of 3 or more straight lines can form the shape of :TrianglesRectanglesOther geometric shapes

Shape The three basic shapes are: circle, rectangle (square) and triangle.

Shape Squares and RectanglesSymbolize honesty, stability, equality and comfort.

CirclesSymbolize infinity, security and completeness. TrianglesSymbolize action or conflict.Shape examples

Shape examples

Shape examplesShape The combination of the three elements of design: points, lines and shapes

Shape

Architectural drawings are often resulted from The combination of the three elements of design: points, lines and shapesShape Shape examples

Shape examples

Shape examples

Shape examples

Shape examples

Shape examples

Shape examples