1. The Elements of Design

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

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

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

5. Texture
Tactile

6. Texture
Visual (pictures)

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

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

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

10. Texture
Smooth– give a clean modern feel

11. Texture
Bulky – adds size and warmth

12. Texture
Sheer – provides softness

13. Shiny – provides emphasis, excitement, reflective
Texture