Monday, December 31, 2007
Colours,textures and proportion
Colour is one of the first things people notice about a product.This is why the choice of colours is important when designers are designing a product.
Designers often work with specific groups of colours.
*Neutral colours
---->have low *saturation;they are not bright or *intense.
*Contrasting colours
---->also known as complementary colours,are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel.
*Pastel colours
---->are colours that are less intense.
Surfaces of different products are call the textures.
They are many textures such as smooth,rough and some are bumpy with patterns or grooves.
Textures are use to enhance the look or the function of a product.
Size is important in design.
When u are designing things ,you should try to make sure that parts of different sizes look right when they are fitted together.In other words, you should make sure that the different parts are in proportion to each other.
A design has good proportions when parts of different sizes look right together.
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Lines & Shapes
There are many lines and shapes. Here are some of the example.*vertical lines
---->demand attention, like a tall building.
*Wide and jagged lines
---->give a sense of boldness and strength.
*Curved lines
----> represent smoothness and gentleness.
*Slanted lines
---->suggest movement ,like the front of a racing car.
*Short and crisp lines
---->imply youthfulness and fun.
*Lighting bolts or electrical signals
---->Portray action and energy.
*Wavy lines
---->Convey a flowing movement.
*Horizontal lines
---->Are passive and motionless like a park bench.
*Delicate and elegant lines
---->Present an uninterrupted flow.
Geometric shapes have striaght lines or regular curves.
They are often symmetrical.eg.rectangle,circle,square and triangle.
Organic shapes are shapes we see in nature.
They have free-flowing lines and are often non-symmetrical.
Simple shapes can be combined into a more complex shape.
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Function & Aesthetics
Design is about creating a product that does its job well.The actions or activities a product should perform are called its functions.
Desgin is also about creating a product that has a distinctive look or feel about it.
The overall look or appearance of a product is called its asthetics.
When you are considering a solution to a design problems, you need to consider the product functions as well as its aesthtics.
You may use words such as modern, old-fashioned, masculine, plain, streamline, boxy, sophisticated, elegant, angular, curvy, bulky and slender.
Ergonomics
Design is also about creating products that are comfortable and safe to use.
That are some important points to take note;
-Hold the product
-Carry the product^^^
-Work with the product^^^^
-Wear the product
-Sit on the product
When you want your design to be ergonomic, you need to consider these few points;
-Safety
-How the user would use the product
-Proportion
-Size
Texture
You may also consider their adjustable parts and the layout of information.
The ergonomic consideration for a product can be linked closely to the product function and aesthetics.