1. Principles and Techniques
Floral Design, 7.00
Principles and Techniques

2. Design Principles Balance Focal Point Proportion Scale Accent
Repetition
Rhythm
Harmony
Unity

3. Balance
Flower size and container flow together and complement each other

4. Focal Point
Creates the accent and the interest to catch the eye

5. Proportion
Keeps relative size, color, and texture of the flowers to create a pleasing arrangement.
Floral designs should be at least 1 ½ to 2 times the height or width of the container.

6. Scale
The principle that the design must be in proportion to the surrounding area where it is placed.

7. Accent
Used to catch attention and draw attention to the design.

8. Repetition
Accentuates the flowers and colors by repeating their use throughout the design.

9. Rhythm
Creates a sense of continuity or flowing together.

10. Harmony
When all parts flow together to give a completed look to the arrangement.

11. Unity
When the flowers complement each other through color, size, and shape.

12. Design Techniques
Select a design shape

13. Design Techniques
2. Select an appropriate container, cut floral foam and attach to container

14. Design Techniques Set container and foam in water for 20 minutes
Select fern or other filler and arrange in foam to cover foam and extend at least 1 ½ times the width of the container

15. Design Techniques Insert flowers to make arrangement desired height
Insert more flowers to make design outline and focal point

16. Design Techniques Add other flowers as needed to make arrangement
Arrange filler flowers such as baby’s breath to give a completed appearance

17. Four Basic Types of Design Materials
Description
Purpose
Examples
Line
Tall spikes of flowers with florets blooming along the stem
To create the outline, establish height and width
Glads, Snapdragons, Bells of Ireland
Mass
Flower head on the terminal end of the stem
Draw attention to the focal point and add weight, cover foam
Carnations, roses, mums
Form
Unique in shape, color, size
Create accent or attract viewer’s attention
Bird of paradise, orchids, ornament
Filler
Small sprays of flowers or foliage
Cover the mechanics, fill empty spaces, accent other flowers
Baby’s breath, static, ferns, green foliage, moss

18. Design Shapes Round Oval Fan Triangle Right Angle Inverted-T Vertical
Horizontal
Diagonal
Crescent
Hogarth Curve
Crazy!

19. Color Wheel

20. Color Harmonies Color Scheme Definition Effect / Use Monochromatic
Lightness or darkness or strength of the color may vary, but only one color is used
Quiet and soothing
Analogous
Colors closely related to one another (next to each other) on the color wheel
More dramatic than monochromatic
Complementary
Colors opposite one another on the color wheel
Demands attention
Neutral
Black, gray, and white
Add depth to the composition; make other colors look brighter and deeper; divide colors that clash or are too strong; tone down complementary color schemes in daylight; and glow in the dark
Polychromatic
Mixture of many colors
This works most of the time because flowers naturally blend together

21. what is the shape and color? What Principles of Design?