Design Elements (cont.)

1. Space

1.1. The distance or area between, around, above, below, or within elements.

1.1.1. White

1.1.2. Overlapping

1.1.3. Value

2. Size

2.1. The relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.

2.1.1. Function

2.1.2. Attractiveness

2.1.3. Organization

3. Line

3.1. The linear marks created when two shapes meet.

3.1.1. Connector

3.1.2. Outline

3.1.3. Graph

3.1.4. Symbolism

4. Shape

4.1. Self-contained defined area of geometric , or organic A positive shape automatically creates a negative shape.

4.1.1. Geo

4.1.2. Natural

4.1.3. Abstract

5. Texture

5.1. The surface quality of a shape – rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc.

5.1.1. Visual

5.1.2. Tactile