I positioned this plastic jar to where only its volume is emphasized. Because this jar suggests inner space, emptiness, and availability to be filled, it makes for a great example of volume. In contrast to mass, a solid appearing objects, this looks like a bubble and discourages the idea of solidity. The volume and emptiness obviously enhances its function of containing small objects.

Implied Line

This shoe, an everyday object, has a great example of implied line, yet without an artistic eye, it goes overlooked.The implied line is underneath the leather between the two metal rings. Because we cannot see it, but it is suggestive that the lace continues underneath the leather, it is therefor an "implied" line. On top of the shoe where it is laced up, the implied line adds to the function. The part of the lace that isn't necessarily seen, adds reinforcement on the underside and is used as a connection to the other side of the shoe to be able to tie it.

Same goes for the curtain rod. Because the rod goes into the curtain, it encloses segments of the rod, leaving implied line that we cannot necessarily see. It does not only add to the asthetics but adds and mainly is for function of supporting and haning the curtain.

Actual Lines & Volume

Actual lines are accentuated in this image. From all directions, lines are leading the viewer's eyes around the composition. Some lines are more weighty than others, which creates flow from one line to another, rather than having equally-sized lines that are random and chaotic. The eyes are lead to the center of the page and to the edges, and everywhere else. The use of line in this piece is simple and effective at providing a flowing composition out of a simple concept.

Volume is displayed in more ways than one in this image. Firstly, there is a form with a heavy emphasis on volume. It takes up a large amount of space, yet it is completely hollow and urges the viewer to look through it. Secondly, this form is a container. Inside the volume is another form; a mass provokes a closer look inside the volume. So, this image presents volume by definition as well as volume based on its contents within.

Proportion & Focal Point

This example of a chair horse is a good example of proportion. The head of the horse is bigger than the body. The feet wouldn't be able to stand the weight of the head if it were proportionally correct. I feel that the height is larger than the weight, and that the legs are short and stubby. The eyes are about the same size as the ears and the mouth is about the same size as the feet, or even larger. The chair has different proportion, there is no harmony, symmetry or balance.

This design element shows focal point. The color of the bottle stands out along the white boarder of the cage. The inside of the cage shape is open and mimics the shape of the bottle. It is symmetrical and all the lines mimic the bottle. The white is a neutral color and the bottle being a bright pink/red color, it stands out. Having the shape of a cage also lets the viewer see what is inside. Out of curiosity your eye will be drawn to the inside of the cage to where your eye will focus on the bright bottle.

Elements and Principles of Design

This glass vase, there is mainly green potpourri. However there is a focal point of different color and unique shape. It is of a yellow cone-like shape that draws the eye. The eye is automatically attracted to it because of its different color and shape.

The first picture is of yellow posts in a parking lot. The posts, themselves, are lines and they also make an implied line together along the edge of the parking lot. They define and divide where there are parking spots. They’re an interesting example because it is not an obvious one. You can look at one individually and see a line or a couple of them in a row and see one as well.

This is a great example of economy. It is a decorative light with a ceramic plate on top that is used to melt scented wax. When it is plugged in, it is functional in two ways: as a decorative light fixture and as an air freshener. I find this to be a very unique example because these aren't too common.

Actual Line- I chose to photograph this hat sitting on a rack from a unique angle in order to capture the interesting line that the rack makes as well as the line of the edge of the hat. I think it is an interesting shot and not necessarily very recognizable at a first glance, which is mainly why I chose it to represent actual line, rather than just a representation of a named object.

Implied Line- This image represents implied line through the vertical lines that the stacks of plates and cups make. I thought the tilted cups and imperfect stacking of plates created interesting curved lines. I also thought that these implied lines were nicely contrasted with the actual lines that the stacked plates form.

Elements and Principles of 3D Design

A plane is a flat surface and so I tried to find some pictures that would be easy to identify as a plane. The picture I chose is one I took from the top of the Eiffel Tower. I thought the angle was extraordinary and it really created an awesome plane that seems to disappear into the distance. On top of the one solid plane that is the most visually obvious, you also get a ton of smaller planes within the framework of the building.

While this photo that I took of a fence is a great example of line and even repetition; I think it is a really cool and different take on space. The negative space within each post in the fence creates a neat composition, and with the fence gate being open, creating more space, the photo becomes even more interesting.

Economy & Actual Line

Economy

This chandelier serves as a beautiful part of the room as well as gives light to the room also. The light shines well enough to emphasize each crystals and does not overpower the entire design of the chandelier. There are elements of line which the crystals creates. Also there is a sense of hierarchy. Obviously, you would notice the bigger portion first, then move your eyes down to the rest. The lightbulb in chandelier also guides your eye around the chandelier. 

Actual Line

First looking at this picture, it's quite mysterious. These lines are actually created by blinds of the window. Light and shadow emphasize these lines very well through contrast. Also, as you can see, they create lines between each blind. 

Repetition (Rhythm):

The use of repetition is shown in this sculpture. The piece has visual elements that repeat such as diagonal lines continuing up it. The organization of these elements provides rhythm for the piece. I composed this photograph to show just that.

Balance:

This sculpture shows an example of balance. Just as this piece has physical balance, it is visually balanced. It is equally balance in visual weight and force. I composed this photograph to show the weight and force among visual units.

Elements and Principles of 3D Design

I took this picture to represent the design element of space. The iron creates shapes surrounding the lamp shade base and the attachment to the wall. There are many angled shapes like triangles on the inside and more curved shapes around the form. The material, color, and space make the form more interesting and almost airy yet sturdy and substantial. The space within and surrounding this light fixture adds to the uniqueness and beauty of the design.

I took this picture to represent the design principle of repetition and rhythm. Although you might not notice this immediately because it is made out of natural materials which are all the same color and texture. The stones are specifically repeated this way to show rhythm. They are placed in a diagonal pattern but create a subtle unity. Even the pebbles around the stones show rhythm and repetition but are so small that they blend together and create a single color with different dimensions. If this design principle had not been used the stones might seem disorganized and distracting, taking away from their simple beauty.

Here, I find that proportion/ scale is most dominate. In 3-D design, we measure in comparision to human size, so obviously this rock is larger than man-size. This gives one the sense of being dwarfed by nature. Additionally, the precarious slant of the rock and its prop against the adjacent boulder gives the scene an omnious feeling, as if it could fall at any moment. The diagnol crack and the tree growing slanted reinforce this focal point of tension in the composion.

I chose this image to demonstrate unity. I feel that the primary unifying factor is the similar shape among the flakes in the rock face, that also tie in with the shape of the overhanging leaves. In this sense, not only is the composition united between the different surfaces, but the foreground is in harmony with the background. A secondary unifying element could be the repetition of the diagnols formed by the shadows under the flakes (moving from upper left to bottom right). Finally, a tertiary element I noticed was the manner in which the overhanging leaves seem to subtely frame the pinnacle of the boulder. Other elements that play a role are the contrasting textures between the soft veiny leaves and the harsher, yet still smooth rock surface.

Elements and Principles of 3-Deminsional Design

I decided to use my bamboo placemats as my example for variety because of the different colors of bamboo present horizontally in the design. The placemat’s design has a lots of visual interest because of the element of variety. The contrasting color's of the bamboo range from dark to light hues and are not in any specific order. Although there is not a true pattern to the bamboo in the placemat the seam that occurs vertically across the placemat give the photograph unity and repetition. The use of perspective and light gives the object a sense of depth. The object has many linear elements created by the bamboo and the seam that holds the bamboo in place. I used a very close angle, cropped out all distractions, and increased the definition.

I took a picture of the recycling center on Horn in the West to represent unity because here we have to sort everything by similarities. The day I went to the recycling center the plastic only section was completely overflowing, but all the similar recyclable materials were still grouped together showing unity. I intensified this principle by cropping right outside of the pile of plastic and then I blurred all the edges to all the viewer to focus on the idea of unity.

Elements and Principles of Three Dimensional Design

To represent economy, I took a picture of my desk chair in my dorm room. I took a picture of it because I think it has interesting primary contours which are created from the organic forms such as the seat and back rest. I tried to take the picture so nothing would distract the viewer from the chair. I also placed chair near the window so certain parts would be empahsis and could be seen. The chair is black and it has wheels which allows a person to move in the chair without getting out of their seat. The chair also has several levers which allows a person to adjust the height of the seat and to lean back in the chair.

This picture is an example line. Melissa and I took this image because there are a variety on lines throughout the picture. The primary focus is the S-curved line that is part of a bike rack. The curved line adds movement and emphasis because it contrasts with the static lines created by brick wall and pavement. Also the picture demonstrates symmetrical balance.