Monday, September 19, 2011

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.

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