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.