Podcast #1 Elements of Design

What does it take to create good graphic design?
requires understanding of the elements/ principles of design.

What is the difference between elements and principles?
elements: components or parts that are added to the design
Principles: tell how to organize the elements of design.

Name the six (6) elements of design.
Line, Shape/form, Space, Texture, Value, Color

What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes?
Readability, Appearance, and message of a Design.


Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Horizontal lines; Its continuous  direction in both left and right.

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
loftiness;  because its moving upwards.

What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Diagonal; because it leads in a direction therefore causing movement.

Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
comfort, safety, relaxation.

These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
they imitate the shape of storms

What element defines a specific area of space?
Shapes

What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?
3D occupies a space rather than 2D which occupies less of a space than 3D


Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
Geometric shapes: structured/ symmetrical shapes
Organic shapes: found in nature or can be made into shapes.

What are abstract shapes?
stylized/ simplified versions of natural shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
Square

What do triangles suggest?
Action   


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 (added objects to design)
Negative: Refers to the shapes around and between those objects and elements (space around placed objects in a design)

What is texture?
Surface of a design that is tangible but feels different to the touch

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?
Give the illusion it's 3D, creates feeling of richness and depth

What is value?
degree of light and dark, it is the contrast between the black and white and all  the hues in between

What is another name for value?
Tone

What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?
convey moods, create images, and attract attention. it can be applied to any element.