LINE
A line is a mark between two points. There are various types of lines, from
straight to squiggly to curved and more. Lines can be used for a wide
range of purposes: stressing a word or phrase, connecting content to one
COLOR
another, creating patterns and much more.
Color is used to generate
emotions, define importance,
create visual interest and more.
CMYK (cyan/magenta/yellow/
black) is subtractive; RGB
(red/green/blue) is additive.
Some colors are warm and
active (orange, red); some are
cool and passive (blue, purple).
There are various color types
(primary to analogous) and
relationships (monochromatic to
triad) worth learning more about
as well.
Height + width = shape. We all learned basic
shapes in grade school - triangles, squares,
circles and rectangles. Odd or lesser seen
shapes can be used to attract attention.
There are three basic types of shape:
geometric (triangles, squares, circles etc),
natural (leaves, animals, trees, people), and
abstracted (icons, stylizations, graphic
representations etc).
ELEMENTS
quick reference sheet
Value is how light or how dark an area looks. A gradient,
shown above, is a great way to visualize value -
everything from dark to white, all the shades in-between,
has a value. Use value to create depth and light; to create
a pattern; to lead the eye; or to emphasize.
Space is the area around or
between elements in a
design. It can be used to
separate or group
information. Use it effectively
to: give the eye a rest; define
importance; lead the eye
through a design and more.
TEXTURE
Texture relates the to surface of an
object; the look or feel of it.
Concrete has a rough texture;
drywall has a smooth and subtle
texture. Using texture in design is a
great way to add depth and visual
interest. Printed material has actual,
textile texture while screen material
has implied texture.
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