Design principles - Revision history

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−	~~For information about the application of design within the construction industry, see Design methodology.~~	+	= Introduction =
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	Design principles are the fundamental ideas and elements that can be applied to achieve successful design.		Design principles are the fundamental ideas and elements that can be applied to achieve successful design.
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	Common design principles include:		Common design principles include:

−	=== Balance ===	+	= Balance =

	Balance provides stability and structure to a design by placing the elements in such a way that the visual weight, in terms of objects, colours, textures and space, is distributed, i.e. symmetry. For example, a large shape positioned close to the centre can be balanced by a small shape close to the edge.		Balance provides stability and structure to a design by placing the elements in such a way that the visual weight, in terms of objects, colours, textures and space, is distributed, i.e. symmetry. For example, a large shape positioned close to the centre can be balanced by a small shape close to the edge.

−	=== Unity ===	+	= Unity =

	This establishes an agreement between elements so that no individual element is viewed as more important than the design as a whole. Proximity is achieved, not necessarily by placing the elements together, but by connecting them visually:		This establishes an agreement between elements so that no individual element is viewed as more important than the design as a whole. Proximity is achieved, not necessarily by placing the elements together, but by connecting them visually:
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	* Proportion: The sense of unity achieved when elements, or parts of elements, relate to each other in terms of size, amount or number.		* Proportion: The sense of unity achieved when elements, or parts of elements, relate to each other in terms of size, amount or number.

−	=== Movement ===	+	= Movement =

	This is the visual flow or path taken by the observer’s eye. It can be directed to focal areas by means of placement of dark and light areas, and positioning. Movement can be directed by the use of lines, edges, shapes and colours.		This is the visual flow or path taken by the observer’s eye. It can be directed to focal areas by means of placement of dark and light areas, and positioning. Movement can be directed by the use of lines, edges, shapes and colours.

−	=== Emphasis/contrast ===	+	= Emphasis/contrast =

	This is the part of the design that catches attention, usually achieved by contrasting areas in terms of size, colour, direction, form, density, texture, shape, and so on.		This is the part of the design that catches attention, usually achieved by contrasting areas in terms of size, colour, direction, form, density, texture, shape, and so on.

−	=== Space ===	+	= Space =

	This refers to the placing of elements such that there is space around or within them.		This refers to the placing of elements such that there is space around or within them.

−	=== Alignment ===	+	= Alignment =

	Alignment enables order and organisation, which creates a visual connection between the elements.		Alignment enables order and organisation, which creates a visual connection between the elements.
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		+	For information about the application of design within the construction industry, see Design methodology.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* J6 Design - [http://www.j6design.com.au/6-principles-of-design/ Principles of design]		* J6 Design - [http://www.j6design.com.au/6-principles-of-design/ Principles of design]

−	[[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Design]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Design]]

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	* Aesthetics and architecture.		* Aesthetics and architecture.
		+	* Aesthetics and performance.
	* Architectonics.		* Architectonics.
	* Building design.		* Building design.
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	* What is design?		* What is design?

−	=== External resources ===	+	= External resources =

	* J6 Design - [http://www.j6design.com.au/6-principles-of-design/ Principles of design]		* J6 Design - [http://www.j6design.com.au/6-principles-of-design/ Principles of design]

	[[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Design]]

Editor at 17:32, 5 April 2019

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	* Genius loci.		* Genius loci.
	* Manual drafting techniques.		* Manual drafting techniques.
−	* ~~Patent~~.	+	* Patents.
	* Perspective.		* Perspective.
	* Principles of conservation.		* Principles of conservation.

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	* Genius loci.		* Genius loci.
	* Manual drafting techniques.		* Manual drafting techniques.
		+	* Patent.
	* Perspective.		* Perspective.
	* Principles of conservation.		* Principles of conservation.

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	* Context.		* Context.
	* Contextualism.		* Contextualism.
		+	* Design.
	* Design intent.		* Design intent.
	* Design management for construction projects.		* Design management for construction projects.

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	* Perspective.		* Perspective.
	* Principles of conservation.		* Principles of conservation.
		+	* Scale.
	* Truth to materials.		* Truth to materials.
	* Types of drawings for building design.		* Types of drawings for building design.

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	Alignment enables order and organisation, which creates a visual connection between the elements.		Alignment enables order and organisation, which creates a visual connection between the elements.

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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Aesthetics and architecture.		* Aesthetics and architecture.
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	* Truth to materials.		* Truth to materials.
	* Types of drawings for building design.		* Types of drawings for building design.
		+	* What is design?

	=== External resources ===		=== External resources ===

Editor at 10:45, 7 September 2018

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	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
	* Concept drawing.		* Concept drawing.
		+	* Context.
	* Contextualism.		* Contextualism.
	* Design intent.		* Design intent.

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	* Design programme.		* Design programme.
	* Design review.		* Design review.
		+	* Empirical design.
	* Form follows function.		* Form follows function.
	* Genius loci.		* Genius loci.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Aesthetics and architecture.
	* Architectonics.		* Architectonics.
	* Building design.		* Building design.