Podcast #1 (elements of design)

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

Watch the podcast. Answer the review questions below. Keep the question italicized and the answer regular.

What does it take to create good graphic design?

You must be able to convey information well that looks pleasing to the eye. 

You must have an understanding of the elements and principles of design.

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are the components or parts which can be isolated in any visual design while tell us how we should organize those elements.

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line

Shape or Form

Space 

Texture

Value

Color

What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes?

The readability, appearance, and message of the design.

Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?

Horizontal lines lines because of there relation to gravity.

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?

Loftiness:they are long and tall.

What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?

Diaganal lines: when something is tilted it is probably not standing still, but moving.

Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?

Comfort, safety, and relaxation: there subtle and delicate.

These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?

Deep acute curves: they loop and twist and intertwine which is confusing.

What element defines a specific area of space?

Shape.

What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?

A two dimensional had only width and height while a three dimensional shape has  width, height and depth.

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric: often structured of symmetrical shapes

Organic: are found in nature or can be man made shapes.

What are abstract shapes?

Shapes that are stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes.

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

A square.

What do triangles suggest?

Action and stability.

Circles convey feelings of what?

Protection or infinity.

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive: refers to the object and elements used in a design.

Negative: refers to the shapes around and between those objects.

What is texture?

Can refer to the actual surface of the design, it can also be implied through use of rich, layered graphics designed to give the illusion on texture in a two dimensional design.

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Create a feeling of richness or depth.

What is value?

The degree of light and dark in a design.

What is another name for value?

Tone.

What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?

Convey moods, create images, attract attention, and identify objects.