Week 3

 The Principles of Design 

Gina Christopher 
The principles of interior design are the guidelines that designers follow to create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. This week we covered Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial), Unity and Harmony.


Balance in a space is critical to achieve a balance of visual weight with strategic placement of objects within a space. Line, shape, color, and texture are all considered in balance.  
Symmetrical Balance (Formal)
Symmetrical balance is found in formal spaces. Each sides of a space are the same, such as identical chairs or tables. Symmetrical design can easily become static, so it’s important to keep that in mind. 



Asymmetrical Balance (Informal)
Asymmetrical balance includes balanced lines, colors, forms, and textures but are not identical. Asymmetrical balance can be more visually interesting than symmetrical balance. 



Radial Balance 
Radial symmetry is the arrangement of different elements around a central point. 





Unity & Harmony 
Unity is about spaces flowing together as a whole. Unity is achieved by repeating elements. 
Harmony is created through a common style or theme that allows the individual elements to complement each other. When Unity and harmony are both present in a space, the space feels safe and inviting. Textures, colors, and patterns can be a secret weapon when trying to achieve harmony.





Sketchbook #4







Comments

  1. Irma HernandezFebruary 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Gina your sketch looks great and your images are great

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  2. Grace PekocFebruary 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM

    Gina, Great job on your summary of this lesson! Your images were great!

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  3. Cara VeenstraFebruary 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM

    Hi Gina! You did a great job of summarizing what we learned this week. I especially like the images you chose for unity and harmony. Great blog!

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  4. Professor VanderNoordaaFebruary 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM

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  5. Professor VanderNoordaaFebruary 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM

    Gina,
    I appreciate your summary of the three types of Balance. You images were strong and supportive. I loved the second example of symmetrical balance. Your concise summary of unity and harmony was great. Excellent sketch! 25/25 points

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  6. Anna ShultsFebruary 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM

    Gina, great job this week! you did a great job at describing the elements of design!

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