Visual Design: Elements and Principles

1)What are the 6 Visual Design Elements we discussed in class?

The 6 visual design elements we discussed in class were line, color, space, texture, form, and shape.

2) What are the 5 Visual Design Principles we discussed in class?

The 5 visual design principles we discussed were balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion and scale, and unity.

3) Locate five items at home or at school that utilize the elements and principles of design. Post an image of each product. List and explain any visual design elements or principles that are evident in that product.

1.

-The Ipod displays many different elements of design.
-It uses color, space, texture, and shape.
-Ipod comes in many different colors, not just white, so it can appeal to everyone.
-It doesn't take up a lot of space, so you can bring it everywhere you go and can fit anywhere.
-The texture is smooth and can appeal to everyone.
-The shape it comes in makes it easy to fit in your pocket without taking up too much room.

2.

-A car can come in many different colors and it's texture is smooth so it can appeal to different people.
-It is large and will not be able to move everywhere and is not easy to carry around with you.
-It is easy to access since you can just go inside whenever you want.

3.

-A cell phone has many of the same features design wise as the Ipod.
-It has a wide variety of colors, it has different textures, and it comes in a small form so that you can take it anywhere.
-All phones have different features so that not everyone has internet if they don't want or texting if they don't want it.

4.


-A football doesn't have many features that utilize the design process.
-It mostly comes in one color, and always has the same shape, although the shape of the ball allows it to make a spiral when you throw it.
-The texture is mostly bumpy, although it can come in different texture designs.

5.

-Flowers come in a variety of colors and have different shapes and sizes.
-The different colors have balance so that not one color overpowers another one.
-Some flowers look good to the human eye, while others probably won't appeal to anyone.