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FORM. ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Elements of design are “tools”. Just like the carpenter has a hammer and saw, the designer has the elements. There are 4 elements of design: Line, FORM, Color, & Texture. Form is 3-Dimensional… - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ELEMENTS OF DESIGNElements of design are “tools”. Just like the
carpenter has a hammer and saw, the designer has the
elements. There are 4 elements of
design: Line, FORM, Color, & Texture.
Form is 3-Dimensional…
It describes the shape and structure of solid objects.
It contains mass and volume.
Line is one dimensional: length
Shape is two-dimensional: length and width
Form is three-dimensional: length, width, and depth
Realistic Form: it looks like the real thing
Abstract Form: alters a recognizable object to be more contemporary
Geometric Form: uses geometric figures
to create an object
Free Form: random, untraditional
with a sense of freedom
There are 4 different types of form…A chair is
shown here, illustrating
all 4 types of form.
The sphere form is derived from the curved line, and therefore communicates
the same feelings and emotions: soft, feminine, gracefulness, playfulness,
and zest.
The curved lines of the cylinder, cone, or sphere create
3-dimensional forms for interior
furnishings.
The cube form is based on a combination of
horizontal and vertical lines, and therefore
may express the feelings and emotions of those lines: the of
horizontal lines or the formality, dignity, and strength of the vertical
lines.
The straight vertical or horizontal lines of
the cube or rectangular form translate into 3-
dimensional home furnishings.
The horizontal and diagonal lines used to create the pyramid form
The pyramid is based on horizontal and diagonal lines,
so conveys the same emotions and feelings associated
with those lines, including the
activity, interest, and motion of the
diagonal lines.
Interior decorating items develop out of the pyramid and cone forms, with their curved, straight, and diagonal lines.
Guidelines for using Form…Form follows function.
The function of the object must be the first consideration, and the
form is of secondary importance.
The diagonal form of this bookcase, along with the colorful stains, are attractive and
interesting. The function, however, has been ignored. The books would always be falling
over without vertical side supports.
The curved lines create a globe-type form for this vase. Although colorful, the opening at the top is
not of an ample size for the flower stems. This vase, therefore, is only useful as a knickknack.
Guidelines for using Form…Related forms are more agreeable than
unrelated forms. A room is more pleasing if the form of the
dominant piece is repeated in minor pieces and accessories within a room.
The curved lines and forms of the headboard
are repeated in the nightstand and dresser, the chandelier, the tied-back curtains, the table
lamps, and the pattern in the rug.
1._________ 2. __________
3. __________ 4. __________
There are 4 different types of form. The table lamps above represent those types. Label
each accordingly.
The consumer needs a pitcher for serving water at the family dinner table. Adults and children need to be able to use this. In the space below, describe the pros and cons of each choice and decide which of the two pitchers is the
best design, considering the guideline… “FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION”.
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Identify the predominant
shape/form in this room. In the space below the picture, explain how the
furnishings in this room comply with
the guideline… “RELATED FORMS
ARE MORE AGREEABLE THAN
UNRELATED FORMS”.
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