Podcast

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

What does it take to create good graphic design?

New computer and software, conveys information, and pleasing to the eye.

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements- components or parts which can be isolated in any visual or design/actual things we add to a design. Principles- tell us how we should organize elements on a page or screen.

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line, shape and form, space, texture, value, and 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, because they are flat and smooth.

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

Loftiness, because they’re growing, going upward.

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

Diagonal lines, because it looks as if it’s moving forward.

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

Comfort, safety, or relaxation. Because it’s like a wave, it dips down and it’s very smooth.

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

Curved lines, because they’re not straight

What element defines a specific area of space?

Shape

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

2D has width and height, 3D has depth, width, and height.

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric- structured, often symmetrical shapes. Organic- Found in nature, can be man made shapes, often irregular and fluid.

What are abstract shapes?

Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes.

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

Square

What do triangles suggest?

Action or stability if it is pyramid shaped

Circles convey feelings of what?

Protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive space- refers to the object and elements used in a design. Area which contains ll of the elements you have added to your design. Negative space- Refers to the shapes around and between those objects and elements. Gives a place for the eye to rest.  

What is texture?

Refers to the actual surface of a design with the reader actually being able to feel the texture of the paper and materials in the printed design. 

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Create a feeling of richness and depth.

What is value?

The degree of light and dark in a design. It is the contrast between black and white and all the tones in between. Gives objects depth and perception.

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.