Elements and Principles (Notes)

- Design elements are the basic units of a visual image.

- Art is made for artists and design is about communication

- All art of all types is composed of elements that can be broken down and designed.

- Design Elements: space, line, color, shape, texture, value, and balance

- Give your work space

- Design principles: unity, variety, repetition, harmony, proximity, proportion, functionality, emphasis

- golden ratio is just a tool

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