Week 7

Principles of Design 

Gina Christopher 

Rhythm is needed to enhance an interior space. Rhythm can be found in a repetition of colors, textures, shapes, or patterns. Rhythm really helps your eye move throughout the space seamlessly. The types of rhythm are repetition, gradation, contrast, transition, and radiation.

Repetition occurs when an object, shape, texture or color is repeated in an interior, which makes an interior feel balanced and stable.

Gradation is the unit from increasing or decreasing of objects in size or color, which helps lead a viewer through a space.

Contrast is when objects are used next to each other that are contrasted by color, size or show, which gives energy and excitement to a space. Contrast can be smooth vs. rough, shiny vs. dull, light vs. dark, and round vs. square. 

Transition is the smooth movement from one space to another, which guides people through a space. 

Radiation is when several design elements are formed around a central axis. 

Proportion/Scale 

Proportion is the size of objects and how they fit together. Scale is the size of objects and how they fit into a space. Good proportion and scale will make a space feel balanced and comfortable. If scale or proportions are off in a space the design can turn out very poor. 

Emphasis is the purposeful development of focal points of dominant characteristics within a space. This creates hierarchy and a focal point, which creates drama, and personality within a space. Examples included artwork, architectural details, views, lighting, and furniture. 

Details make a space feel interesting and personal. Details are small, but make a huge difference to the design as a whole. 

Sketching Assignment 

I choose this interior because it has a variety of textures such as wood paneling, curtains, furniture, and windows. I would say it is rather difficult to create different textures with markers, but with more practice I think it can be great! Overall, I like this sketch and can’t wait to develop more!