Chapter 1:

The three primary elements are point, line and plane.

Point:

A point is a position in space. Basically, everything starts with a point. It is the first elements of design. A point can easily catch the viewer’s eye. Lets say if there is a point on a blank paper, you will see the point first. A point also adds visual weight. Having a point makes a drawing heavier than one without. A point in interior design can be a focal point that catches viewers’ attention.

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Line:

When a point moves, the path is called line. A line is between two points, the starting point and the ending point. It doesn’t have to be straightened; it can be curved, too. A line creates eye movement. Viewer’s eye may follow the line direction, in order to move around on a paper or an art piece. A line in interior design can be found in many areas, such as, the edge of a counter top, the support of a light fixture.

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Plane:

When a line shifts, the area is called plane. A plane is in a shape. It has length and width. It can be geometric, irregular and so on. Plane is a surface. It can be filled, shaded and colored. In interior design, a plane can be the surface of a table, an entire wall, a piece of art or anything with a shape.

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Volume:

A volume is a three dimensions form. It has length, width and depth.  It is a form with depth. Everything in our daily life has volume. Even a piece of paper, it has depth. In a space, all items are volume but in different shapes. Everything is in three dimensions form.  It is the final composition of points, lines and planes.

   

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