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7 ELEMENTS
OF DESIGN
7 Elements
of Design
by Stienie Greyling
he elements of design are the
building blocks of what a visual
Tartist or graphic designer uses to
make a successful composition.
The 7 elements of design are designed
to assist us to balance an interior scheme
so that the finished look is aesthetically
pleasing as well as functional.
Seven elements of design are: space,
line, form, light, colour, texture and
pattern. A balance of these elements is
vital to every scheme. Balance, on the
other hand, is extremely important in our
daily lives. It helps us to relax and live our
lives to the fullest.
• Space is the first and most important
element of the interior. In order to
achieve cosiness and functionality,
it is necessary to measure the room
and estimate the distance between
the furniture. The next important
step is to think about the distance
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