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Design Abcs

Published on Mar 17, 2016

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A

  • A is for architecture
  • Architecture is used as a means of applying various aesthetics of design, to a functional building.

B

  • B is for balance
  • Balance is used to create a sense of comfort and stability.
Photo by tallpomlin

C

  • C is for contrast
  • Contrast is important for distinguishing different information.

D

  • D is for design
  • Design is applied personal aesthetics.
Photo by Incase.

E

  • E is for earth tones
  • Earth tones are neutral values, that can only be mixed through compliments.
Photo by Mary Vican

F

  • F IS for focal point
  • The focal point is where the emphasis lies.
Photo by ⌡K

G

  • G is for gradient
  • Gradients are gradiations of value.
Photo by Alcino

H

  • H is for hue
  • Hue is another term for color

I

  • I is for intensity
  • Intensity is how saturated a hue is.
Photo by encouragement

J

  • J is for jewelry
  • Jewelry is often used to accessorize an outfit, or to show off wealth.
Photo by uberculture

K

  • K is for kitchen
  • A kitchen is where food is predominantly cooked

L

  • L is for line
  • Lines are artificial tools for measurement and do not exist in nature.

M

  • M is for mixing colors
  • Mixing the primaries, yields secondary colors.
Photo by lars hammar

N

  • N is for negative space
  • Negative space is the space that surrounds an object.
Photo by Mike Paradise

O

  • O is for orange
  • Orange is mixed through the primary colors yellow and red.

P

  • P is for primary colors
  • Primary colors include red, yellow, and blue.
Photo by paloetic

Q

  • Q is for question
  • Questions are used to analyze more information.

R

  • R is for repetition
  • Repetition is used to create a sense of "crowded" space.
Photo by elPadawan

S

  • S is for shade
  • Shade is how dark/cool a hue is.
Photo by Claudio.Ar

T

  • T is for tint
  • A tint is a hue mixed with white, to create a lighter value of color.
Photo by cameraburps

U

  • U is for unity
  • Unity is when elements appear as a whole.
Photo by theimagegroup

V

  • V is for value
  • Value is how light or dark a hue is.

W

  • W is for white
  • White is essentially all hues mixed together. White is light at it's maximum, in contrast to black; where there is an absence of light.
Photo by blmiers2

X

  • X is for eXpression
  • eXpression is the process of describing ones thoughts or feelings.
Photo by Cea.

Y

  • Y is for yellow
  • Yellow is a primary color, that cannot be mixed.
Photo by Claudio.Ar

Z

  • Z is for zebra
  • Zebra's have cool stripes.
Photo by ross_hawkes