Graphics stuff

Elements of Graphic Design:

Lines: I know that you can use multiple lines to make pictures. They are also used to enhance the picture. They can be curvy or wavy. They can be thin too! You can use lines to organize, texture, guide the eye, provide movement, make statement, or even convey universal meanings. A line is a mark connecting two points. There is also a lot of variation with what a line looks like. Lines can be solid, dashed, thick, thin, blunt, ragged, or even curved!Lines can be found in pairs or groups. They can be in patterns that convey texture. There is 3 different types of lines static, dynamic, or random! Uneven spacing makes lines appear to be moving, or convey movement. They can work as frames or dividers. Sharp edges convey a message of high tech.

Shapes: Its a closed figure. It is made up of lines. Polygon. A shape is defined as an area that stands out from the space next or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, texture. Mechanical shapes convey : Order, Control, Uniformity.

 This picture represents Apple because it is an apple. It represents that Apple is creative and fresh, like an apple.

Mass: Bigger things can draw your attention, or vice versa. It can add weight to a picture. Visual weight is real. Mass is one of the basic elements of design. Mass equals size. Each piece you create has a physical mass. . To accommodate information, content. To accommodate normal size restraints, or expectations. Convey a mood or provide emphasis. To create contrast.

This represents slim. Because it shows the side of the phone and its slim.

This represents a big soda. It shows it being big by being in the middle of the picture and being a close up.

Texture: The texture that appears from design elements. Layers of text, shapes and lines can bring about the feeling of texture on a page or on screen. Photography, illustration and fine art combined with graphic elements can also help achieve the appearance of texture.  Texure is a key element in packaging. The feel and weight of the metal, plastic, glass and other materials that make up packages affect the consumers opinion of product. Everything has a texture.

 This is an add for tumblr. It uses texture in the backround. The texture shows different colors the lines.

 This picture could be used as an add for a hotel with a nice pool.

 Color: Can create a mood or a setting. Color is not essential to a good design. Black and white and shades of gray can create 'color' that is just as effective as reds, blues, greens. However, color is an added dimension that can evoke moods. Value is how light or dark a color is. Use value to increase/decrease contrast. The greater the difference in value between an object and its background, the greater the contrast. Use value to create movement. Objects of the same value create a static design with all objects equal in visual importance. Use value to lead the eye. Red, blue, and yellow are primary colors. RGB = red,blue, and yellow. Complementary colors are orange, green, and purple. Orange is red plus yellow. Green is yellow plus blue. Hue is another word for color. Adding varying amounts of black to get shades. Adding varying amounts of white to lighten a hue. The light hues are tints.

This one shows contrast by having the lower half look liquid, and the top being solid.

This picture uses contrast by using colors to draw your eye to the seven.

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 This picture is a color of a cat using only different tints of blue. I like it because they do a good job.

This is an add using bright colors!

This color only uses black and white. It conveys a message of dark, and not fun. The little faces make the meaning sad.

This picture uses contrast with white and black. The contrast between the two colors makes the tiger cubs "pop".


Principles of Graphic Design:
Balance
Proximity
Alignment
Repetition
Contrast
White Spaces