Chapter 7: Principles

Axis:

An axis line can be visible or implied. It’s a line defined by two points within a space, and things arranged around the line. It can be powerful, since it determines whether is balanced or symmetrical. In the picture, imaginary an axis line from the ceiling light, and the other furnishing are arranged around it.

Symmetry:

A symmetry is based on an axis line or central point. The arrangement pattern should be equivalent balanced or reflected from center point/ axis line. As you can see the image below, the two sides from the central axis line, is almost the same, which is symmertried.

Hierarchy:

Hierarchy is important, because it determines these forms and spaces by size, shape and placement. In the picture, the light fixture is important by its shape. It is unique due to others are quadrated.

Datum:

A datum can organize random elements by a line, a plane or a volume. This wall would be an example for a plane gathers elements together.

Rhythm & Repetition:

Rhythm and repetition are based on our visual. It can be distinguish by size, shape or detail characteristics, and we are grouping them by common trait. Below, the chairs are grouped around the table, and they are repeating each other.

Transformation:

Transformation is from a design to a design. It took some parts or inspiration from the original one, and turns it into a new form. However, you would still able to tell the premier one. This before and after picture would tell the idea of transformation. It turned the door into a different look and style, but the form of door still there.