Line.pptx

interior design -elements of design

1. Elements of Design ACADEMICS SUPPORT INIFD CORPORATE Line

2. One of most important element of design, line defines a subjects form or shape on a flat, two-dimensional surface. Lines can be thick or thin , smooth or jagged, rigid and mechanical or organic and hand drawn. When discussing line as it applies to interior design, we mean the lines created by the furnishings and architecture of a room.

3. Line sets form and shape. Line is responsible for harmony, contrast and unity in interior design. Line can be used to show movement and guides the eye throughout a room. Line can be used to show mood . Lines can be used to convey a sense of strength, serenity, gracefulness, or action. Combining lines and placing them in a design in certain ways can create specific effects and feelings. The use of line can also have an effect on how space is perceived. Different types of lines have different effects on design.

4. Line Characteristics

5. A mark, or stroke that is longer then it is wide. It is the path of a point moving in space. Objects and things are perceived by the line that describes them . Characteristics of line include: Width -thick , thin, tapering, uneven Length -long , short, continuous, broken Direction -horizontal , vertical, diagonal, curving, perpendicular, oblique, parallel, radial, zigzag Focus -sharp , blurry, fuzzy, choppy Feeling -sharp , jagged, graceful, smooth ... can you think of others?

6. Direction of the line - The Direction of the line is the strongest of the aspects because it leads the eye and creates focus.

7. Vertical Lines Awake Alert Defy Gravity Rigid Firm Stable Strong .

8. Vertical lines lead the eye up, Adding height Formality Growth Spirituality Grandeur Strength to a design. Can be seen in: Tall furniture Columns Pillars Striped wallpaper Long narrow draperies

9. Horizontal lines Restful Yield to gravity Create quiet Repose Passivity Calmness Serenity .

10. Horizontal lines lead the eye to the left or right, suggesting informality Calm Peace Gentleness Gravity Restfulness. Horizontal lines can make buildings, rooms, and furniture seem wider and shorter. Can be seen in: Long , low roofs Long , low furniture pieces such as sofas and chests

11. A horizontal line combined with a vertical line creates stillness, staticness, equilibrium. For example, the frame work of a building, telephone poles, ranches of a tree.

12. Diagonal Lines Undecided Unstable Busy Active, Dynamic Restless Dramatic Sporty Lengthening Reduce horizontal or vertical shapes.

13. Diagonal lines suggest Action, Activity, Movement Excitement Creates a sense of speed Diagonal lines can be overpowering and tiring, so they should be used sparingly in design Can be seen in: Staircases Cathedral ceilings Gable Roofs

14. Often a diagonal line needs opposing diagonal to appear balanced. If joining diagonal lines are pointing down they tend to lift up, or make object appear lighter and more youthful. If they are pointing up the lines will have the opposite effect causing the object to appear heavier, somber or droopy.

15. Curved Lines - A kind of line which is not required to be straight . Curved lines are often called irregular lines. A curved line refers to a line that is always bending and changing directions gradually. A curved line seems gracious and flexible, as when a person takes position in relaxation and play. They are found in tied- back curtains and in the legs and corners of furniture's.

16. Too many curved lines create A busy look Represent freedom Natural Flow Appearance of softness A soothing feeling . Curved lines create natural flow and freedom. Can be seen in: Doorway arches Ruffled curtains Curved furniture Rounded accessories Staircases

17. Directional/jagged lines Can be perceived as Forceful Chaotic Sharp Threatening

18. Thin lines Can be experienced by Unstable weak

19. Thick lines Can be experienced by Rigid Dependent dominating

20. Line + texture Moods can be modified by aspects as well: An assertive straight path can be modified with shaped and become delicate or ephemeral.

21. Porous Lacy