Kimberly Torres 2D Design

Homework: Design Basics / Line Qualities


Define:


visual unity:

when the whole must be seen over the obivious parts of the image. Some parts may seem like they belong to bring the image together, but if you only notice the smaller parts of the whole then it lacks unity.

Gestalt:

A design or pattern that cannot be understood with its obvious given visual elements

Harmony:

Elements within a design that look as though they belong together or have come together by mere chance.


List and define at least 6 ways to achieve visual unity, and explain each one:
(you can draw a little diagram too, if you want to)

Proximity: is when an image makes separate elements look as if they belong together by simply puttying them close together. You can achieve proximty through use or light and dark values, proportion when ever things a larger up close and gradually becoming smaller, collaging images together.

Continuity: something that continues within a design, such as a line, an edge, or a direction from one form to another. Continuity can be seen in figurative drawing, tesselations, a grouping of images that have the same subject matter but different style of the subject, griding technique, they could also be seen on company labels.

repetition: something that repeats in various parts of the design to relate the parts to each other. Ex: color, shape, texture, direction, or an angle. This can be seen in in nature or in natural sculptures, themes within an image, repetition of line direction such as diagonals, manipulation of space, similar strokes or textures.

emphasis: when including repetition and variety, this shows more of what element is used such as color or form. This is shown when something is heavier in size, darker in color, a balance between dominant and weaker forms, using a focal point for the viewers eye to focus on, when something in a design stands out.

chaos and control: without unity, an image or design can become chaotic or “unreadable”. Without some elements of variety, an image becomes uniteresting or lacks something. When a design has too much going on at once, colors are to bright and conflicting, the design is dull,

the grid: gives visual unity with the element of repetition, but when a slight change of color/value or change in shape makes it more intresting to the viewer. This would be used for textile patterens, print patterns, collages, checkerboard pattern, internet websites, and articles.