Week 7 BLOG: The Principles of Design Pt. 2

 Week 6 BLOG: The Principles of Design Pt. 2

This week in the principles of design pt. 2 lecture we talked about rhythm. Rhythm is the repetition, progression, transition or contrast in a space. Rhythm directs someone's attention around the space and enhances the overall impression of the room. Rhythm is often always needed to enhance an interior space. It can be applied to color, texture, shape or pattern and leads the eye throughout a room to enjoy every aspect of the design. 

There are 5 main types of rhythm. Repetition, gradation, contrast, transition, and radiation. Repetition is when an object, shape, texture or color is repeated within an interior. It gives a feeling of predictability and stability to viewers. Gradation is the uniformly increasing or decreasing the size of objects in a room to lead a viewer throughout a space. The size could mean height or width of an object. Contrast is when one object is used right next to another object that is contrasted by color, size or shape. Contrast draws the eye back and forth across a room and gives a dynamic feeling to the room, as well as energy and excitement. Types of contrast include smooth vs. rough, shiny vs. dull - night gloss vs matte, light vs. dark, and round vs. square. Transition is the smooth movement from one space to another. And lastly, radiation is when several design elements are formed around a central axis

Repetition

Gradation

Contrast

Transition 

Radiation 

We also learned about proportion and scale. Proportion is the size of objects and how they fit together. Scale is related to the size of objects and how they fit into a space. Both have to do with how objects and spaces relate to one another. Good proportion makes a room feel balanced and comfortable. The misuse of scale is one of the most significant factors that create poor design

Emphasis is another principle of design. Emphasis is the purposeful development of focal points of dominant characteristics within a space. It establishes hierarchy within a space and also creates an element of a story, a feeling of drama, balance, and personality within a space. Focal points may be created by artwork, architectural details, furniture, lighting or a beautiful view. They determine how a viewer perceives or feels about a space and can have lasting impression. Emphasis can be seen in color, texture, lighting, furniture, a view, and architectural details. 

Contrast and cohesiveness are important in a design scheme but too much of the same risks everything blending together into a flat, monotonous space. However, it adds the balance needed to bring a design concept to completion. Cohesive contrast can be achieved by placing two or more elements with opposing characteristics together in a shape that can be accomplished using a variety of design aspects such as color, shape, size, material, texture, and style. When used correctly, it can add a dose of visual interest to an interior while simultaneously pulling it together. It can also be used to highlight certain room features or other design elements.

Details are often referred to as the "icing on the cake”. Details make a space feel interesting  and personal.

We also went to visit the container home this week to learn about the new project we will be working on. From this we will learn how to create an interesting and livable space.