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Design
Elements of design Principles of design
Dcor
Ending
Design
Elements of design
Space Form Line Texture Value & Light Colour
Design
Space 3D design :
Wall coverings, tables, chairs (2D length & width horizontal) 3D height (vertical):
Tall centrepieces, ceiling, balloons
Place all essential dcor above eye height No ceilings/very high ceilings pose challenges What is already in existence? columns, balconies, unmovable furniture, bars, seats try to incorporate rather than hide
Design
Form
The tangible element of design Combination of shapes rectangles, triangles, circles, boxes, cones, balls, tubes etc Fabric, trussing/scaffolding, air tubes, lighting create a colourful sculpture Line To outline, separate an item from the surrounding space i.e. car Abstract, leads our eye from one point to the next
Design
Texture
Tactile or visual Vary textures Linens, fabrics, metal, wood, plastic, mirrors
Design
Colour Most powerful design element Can be used to give dramatic effect, calming, create mood, give a subtle look, tie objects together
Colour Meanings
Colour schemes
1. Monochromatic
Single colour, varying shades Looks clean and elegant Lacks contrast
Colour schemes
2. Analogous
Related colours from the colour wheel Try to use one dominant colour and enrich with colours adjacent to each other
Colour schemes
3. Complementary
Uses colours that are complementary or directly opposite on the colour wheel Best results are to place warm colours next to cool colours
Colour schemes
4. Triadic
Gives strong visual contrast and richness Choose one colour and add others
Design
Principles of design
Proportion Contrast Placement Isolation
Proportion
Relationship between size and scale
Large room = large objects (vice versa) Most pleasing ratio to the human eye is 1:1.618 the golden ratio. First developed by the Greek sculptor Phidias Need to have balance of objects Rhythm the way the object draws your eye into the design
Proportion
Relationship between size and scale
Large room = large objects (vice versa) Most pleasing ratio to the human eye is 1:1.62 the golden ratio. First developed by the Greek sculptor Phidias Need to have balance of objects Rhythm the way the object draws your eye into the design Emphasis dominance Contrast created by colour, shape and texture Correct placement of dcor Isolation i.e. giant inflatable
Decor
Summary Today
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Design
Elements of design Principles of design
Dcor
Reading
Matthews D (2008). Special Event production The Resources. ButterworthHeinnmann. Oxford Matthews D (2008). Special Event production The Process. ButterworthHeinnmann. Oxford Silvers, J (2004). Professional Event Coordination. Wiley & Sons. New Jersey.
Assessment
Portfolio Section A
Next Week
No formal lecture Group research will agree groups in seminars this week