Notes on the Principles of Design

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Notes on the Principles of Design

• Mrs. Spexarth
• Interior Design

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Principles of Design the theory or governing
ideas that determine successful design.concepts
that are important for great architecture, art,
furnishings, fashion etc.

• The principles of design are the "rules" or
  guidelines that one should follow when using the
  elements of design.

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• Scale overall size, such as the largeness or
  smallness of a room, object, or pattern.
• -Deals with the actual and relative size and
  visual weight. Words used to describe scale are
  small, light, medium, large, heavy.

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Example of Scale
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Example of Scale

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Proportion size relationship or ratio of parts
to whole, such as the size of a chair in relation
to the size of its arms. -very closely related
to scale

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Example of Proportion

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Example of Proportion

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• Balance equilibrium achieved by arranging
  components symmetrically, asymmetrically, or
  radially.
• -symmetrical balance creates a mirror image by
  the placement of items that are exactly the same
  on both sides of a central point.

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Example of Symmetrical Balance

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Symmetrical Balance

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• -asymmetrical balance can be accomplished two
  ways.
• 1. Dissimilar objects can be placed at varying
  distances from the center point.
• 2. Objects of dissimilar visual weight or form
  may be balanced at equal distance from an
  imaginary central dividing line.

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Example of Asymmetrical Balance

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Example of Asymmetrical Balance
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Example of Asymmetrical Balance
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• -radial balance the state of equilibrium that is
  based on the circle.
• Can be seen as chairs surrounding a table, the
  grain of a dining table where the veneer is
  laid in sections that meet in the center.

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Example of Radial Balance
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• Rhythm flow of elements, usually organized
  according to one of five schemes.
• 1. Repetition and alternation
• 2. Progression or gradation
• 3. Transition
• 4. Opposition or contrast
• 5. Radiation

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Example of Rhythm
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Example of Rhythm
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Example of Rhythm

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Example of Rhythm

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• Emphasis enhancement that produces a point of
  interest or focal point in a design.
• -examples include a fireplace, a large window,
  a dramatic piece of art, an impressive piece or
  grouping of furniture.

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Example of Emphasis
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Example of Emphasis
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• Harmony compatibility of elements to create a
  pleasing whole, achieved through unity and
  variety.
• -Unity suggests a oneness and uniformity or
  and identity that suggests a master plan
• -Variety is the absence of monotony or
  sameness, brings interest and diversity.

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Example of Unity
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Example of Unity
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Example of Variety