Main 7 Elements of Design

Main 7 Elements of Design

• Design elements are the components of any artwork or design
• They are the ingredients of art
• Combining these elements creates well-designed graphic design
• The 7 elements are: Line, Colour, Texture, Size, Shape, Space, Value of light & shade

Line

• Lines are marks drawn between two points.
• Lines come in various forms (straight, squiggly, curved)
• Lines can be used for a variety of purposes:
  • Emphasizing words or phrases
  • Connecting content
  • Creating patterns

Colour

• Colour is used to evoke emotions and highlight important elements.
• It creates visual appeal and unified branding (or warnings).
• Using colour makes designs richer, clearer, and more attractive.
• Colour uses subtractive methods (CMYK) and additive methods (RGB).

Texture

• Texture refers to the surface of an object (look or feel)
• Texture can add depth and visual interest to designs.
• Texture can be actual (textile) or implied (screen).

Size

• Size refers to how large or small an element is.
• Size can define importance, create visual appeal by contrasting sizes, and capture attention.
• Maintaining real measurement for various depths of geometric forms in design ensures a good vision of design elements and forms

Shape

• Shapes are formed when height and width combine.
• Basic shapes include triangles, squares, circles, and rectangles.
• Other shapes can attract attention.
• Shapes are classified as:
  • Geometric (triangles, squares, circles, etc.)
  • Natural (leaves, animals, trees, people)
  • Abstracted (icons, stylizations, graphic representations)

Space

• Space is the area around and between elements in a design.
• Space can be used to separate or group information.
• Use space effectively:
  • To give the eye a rest
  • To highlight or define importance
  • To guide the eye through a design

Value of light & shade

• Value relates to how light or dark an area in a design appears.
• Values range from black to white.
• Correct use of value can create depth, contrasts, and emphasis in designs
• Value builds the forming of elements in a design, creating a stereophonic effect.

Explore the foundational components of design through this quiz focused on the 7 elements: Line, Colour, Texture, Size, Shape, Space, and Value. Understand how these elements combine to create effective and visually appealing graphic designs. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of graphic design.