Blog #6: Rhythm and Emphasis

 This week we learned about a few principles of Design, specifically balance, harmony, and unity. 

    (Balance)

  • Balance is critical for creating an equilibrium
  • Achieving the balance of visual weight
  • line, shape, color, and texture are important in creating balance
  • There are three different types of Balance
    • The first type of balance that we studied is symmetrical and formal
      • this consists of a mirror image
      • Tends to be very simple
      • Can be quite boring
    • The second type of balance that we studied is asymmetrical
      • Is balanced without exact Duplicates
      • Is more interesting and dynamic than symmetrical
    • the final type of balance that we studied is Radial
      • Symmetry within many different directions, like a circle
    (Unity and Harmony)
  • Unity is space flowing together and making a space whole
  • Harmony is created in common themes and styles
  • Color, texture, and focal points are all general ways to create unity and harmony
        • Harmony creates spaces that feel safe and inviting

This week's sketches are learning how to render using markers. 




Comments

  1. Sami FordFebruary 22, 2024 at 12:10 PM

    I really like the drawing of the wooden bench, very well done! Also, I enjoyed not only that you described in detail the principles of design that we learned in class, but also gave pictures as examples to help visually explain those ideas.

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  2. Katie RozeboomFebruary 23, 2024 at 12:53 PM

    I loved how you went into detail about each of the different types of balance, and you explained them very well. Your drawings look really good too!

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  3. Professor VanderNoordaaFebruary 25, 2024 at 7:06 AM

    This is an excellent Blog. Your summary and supporting images were well done. Your renderings were great too! 50/50 total points

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