The Elements of Design

The elements of design are the tools of design. They are HANDS-ON and can be manipulated. They include: Texture Space Color Shape Line

Texture Texture - the way something looks or feels. It provides variety and interest in a room, and can create a mood.

Texture Tactile (to the touch) Visual (an illusion)

Texture Tactile

Texture Visual (pictures)

Texture Words Ribbed rough crinkled smooth soft bumpy Satiny silky fluffy hard flat abrasive nubby shines plush fuzzy ridged spikey course gritty slick

Texture Soft – creates a feeling of comfort and luxury, and is considered more formal

Texture Rough– create a casual, relaxed feeling (less formal) and makes colors look darker and less intense

Texture Smooth– give a clean modern feel

Texture Bulky – adds size and warmth

Texture Sheer – provides softness

Shiny – provides emphasis, excitement, reflective Texture