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![]() Elements of Design: line, shape, mass, texture, color Image © J. James Related Design TermsElements of Design - Further ReadingOverview of the Elements of DesignElements of Graphic Design "Elements of Design"Definition: All designs paintings, photos, sculptures, drawings, buildings, business cards, brochures, logos have certain basics elements or building blocks chosen to convey the message beyond the actual words or photos or subject matter. These are the shapes, brushstrokes, colors, and materials that come together to form the whole. In print design some of the most commonly described elements of design are:
Also Known As: elements of graphic design | design elements Examples: In the illustration on this page, the most readily identifiable elements of design that make up the layout are the colors of red and blue, the light and dark values of the color blue, the horizontal line, rectangular and other shapes, the mass or size of different shapes (large and small), and the rough texture of the paper. Related Design TermsElements of Design - Further ReadingOverview of the Elements of DesignElements of Graphic Design Related ArticlesGraphic Design Basics Course | Elements of Graphic Desi...The Elements of Design - Use Elements of Design in Web ...Logo Design - Basic Building Blocks for Logo Design and...Section 1 Class 1 - Elements of Design Example and Gall...Shapes Elements of Design Introduction | Shapes in Grap... |
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