Design Elements

1. Shape

1.1. Any form that occupies space

1.1.1. Geometric

1.1.2. Natural

1.1.3. Abstract

2. Balance

2.1. Is the optical illusion of the equal spacing of objects

2.1.1. Symmetrical

2.1.2. Asymmetrical

3. Rhythm

3.1. recurring movement or pattern

3.1.1. Repitition

3.1.2. Variation

4. Line

4.1. Has length, position, and direction and is either visible or invisible

4.1.1. Connectors and separators

4.1.2. Outlines

4.1.3. Graphs and Grids

4.1.4. Symbolism

5. Space

5.1. negative or positive are that a object occupies

5.1.1. White space

5.1.2. Value

6. Size

6.1. How big or small a object is

6.1.1. Function

6.1.2. Attractiviness

6.1.3. Organizational

7. Porportion

7.1. Relative size of one object in comparision to another

8. Emphasis

8.1. Drawing attention to a specific part of the design

8.1.1. Contrasting

8.1.2. Alter

8.1.3. Reverse

9. Unity

9.1. Completeness and harmony of a design

9.1.1. Grouping

9.1.2. Subdivision of space

9.1.3. Repitition

10. Color

10.1. Hue of pigment or light

10.1.1. Attract the eye

10.1.2. Produce visual stumuli

10.1.3. Organization

10.1.4. Provoke emotional response

11. Texture

11.1. The look of feel or any object or surface

11.1.1. Illusionary (Visual)

11.1.2. Physical (Tactile)