Today, as we near the halfway mark of this series on the elements and principles of design, we’re expanding our perspectives thanks to the very talented Vicente Wolf, whose incredible design portfolio has been recognized globally. In Wolf’s recently published book, “The Four Elements of Design,” he delves into his belief that the classical elements […]
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May 10, 2016
Last month, we talked about how rhythm plays a role in design. Today, we’re contemplating the importance of texture and pattern as we pull together several schemes for clients. When selecting fabrics, texture and pattern are at the forefront of every designer’s mind. How we see texture depends on several factors – like lighting and […]
April 4, 2016
Happy spring! Last month, we explored Scale and Proportion within design. Lately, inspired by the arrival of springtime, we’re listening to the songs of chirping birds in the trees and thinking about rhythm. We’ll start by defining rhythm within design. rhythm (n) ˈriT͟Həm/ The flow of elements, usually organized according to a scheme such as […]
March 7, 2016
In our last post, we introduced you to our ongoing L/E Journal series on the Elements and Principles of Design by discussing balance and harmony. For the second chapter, we’re focusing on scale and proportion. Just as the last post, we’ll begin with definitions to understand scale and balance in a design context. scale (n) […]
February 7, 2016
Interior designers use a variety of elements and principles to create a space that is aesthetically pleasing. The elements are the things we work with; the principles are what we do with them. There are seven main elements and eight main principles. Elements of Design: Space, line, shape, form, color, value and texture. Principles of […]