Elements and Principles of Design

The following pictures were taken from a hotel in Rochester, Minnesota. The pictures show different examples of the elements and principles of design.

The picture above is an example of line. Line is an element of design and is defined as a moving dot. You can see the lines in this picture of carpet. 

The picture above is an example of texture. Texture is an element of design and is defined as surface quality of a shape that can be rough, smooth, soft, hard, etc. You can see the texture on the edge of this mirror frame.

The picture above is an example of shape. Shape is defined as a geometric or organic form. You can see the different sizes of circle shapes from the prescription medication and the powerade bottle. The circles are all geometric shapes.

The picture above is an example of variety. Variety consists of different images or objects to add interest. The variety in this picture is all of the different fruits. The different fruits keep the picture from becoming pattern-like. 

The final picture is an example of balance. Balance is the way elements of a piece are arranged. The lamps are an example of symmetrical balance. Drawing a line down the middle of the picture will help determine the symmetrical balance.