CMM 1108

shapes

shapes in design

• geometric shapes– square triangle circle hexagon

• natural shapes– trees rocks landscapes

• abstract shapes– stylised shapes logos images

shapes in design

squares

• the most common shape

• used in layouts

• facilitates organisation

• facilitates patterns

• variety of forms

• used to depict honesty, stability

squares & rectangles

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squares & rectangles

Web pages

Web pages

circles

• suggest completeness, unity

• easily created

• many representations

• many meanings

• lead to curves, arcs

• bullets and highlights

circles

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circles

triangles

• suggest conflict, action

• portray constituency

• to highlight as bullets, stars

• to lead the eye

• stylise text and imagery

triangles

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triangles

irregular shapes

• natural shapes

• stylised shapes

• abstractions

shapes and space

• shapes are drawn over space

• space can form part of the shape

• negative space

cultural influences

• cultures used shape and space in different ways

• design must recognise culture and cultural influences