Line and Shape Language

T-DES-002-003

Designing is not just about making sure the audience is looking at the right place. The characteristics of the environment must support the story. You must use the appropriate line, shape, and colour language to create the required feeling for the scene.

 

Representation Line Feeling
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Horizontal

 

 

Calm
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Diagonal

 



Action

unstable
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Vertical

 



Might

Stability

 

Representation Shape Feeling
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Rounded

 

 

Friendly
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Sharp

 

 

Scary

 

Colour Feeling
Red Passion, anger, danger
Purple Royalty, luxury, spirituality
Blue Peace, trust, loyalty
Green Freshness, life, environment, envy, jealousy
Yellow Joy, energy, cowardice
Orange Happiness, health, attraction
Black Formality, sophistication, evil, death
White Hope, freshness, simplicity

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Difficulty Level Beginner

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