Division 05’s Carey Smith (Binky) posts a great look at the rules of composition and design covering all the elements. Even a seasoned designer needs a refresher once and a while, and Carey offers a pretty entertaining presentation that is worth a look.
Carey covers all the elements of design:
- Line — the visual path that enables the eye to move within the piece
- Shape — areas defined by edges within the piece, whether geometric or organic
- Color — hues with their various values and intensities
- Texture — surface qualities which translate into tactile illusions
- Tone — Shading used to emphasize form
- Form — 3-D length, width, or depth
- Space — the space taken up by (positive) or in between (negative) objects
- Depth — perceived distance from the observer, separated in foreground, background, and optionally middle ground
