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 This week's topic is plane, texture, and pattern.  In class, we talked about the influence that light has on a space. We compared the difference between natural light and man-made light. Light can be broken down into the categories of ambient lighting, task lighting, accent lighting, and mood lighting. Light can change how the environment feels. For example, an office requires bright lighting, but a living room uses softer lights. Natural light can also be manipulated according to the type of lighting that you are looking for. Beyond its functional purpose, light has the ability to set the mood and atmosphere of a space while defining color, line, and texture.  Color also has an impact and works with elements of design which are space, line, form, shape, texture, and light, to create the desired visual effect. Like lighting, color can also change the environment and how the space feels. The colors that you choose can make people feel cheerful, calm, or welcome. We discus...

In class, we have been learning about the elements of interior design. We talked about point, which is the basic element and also one of the most important components since it is usually the first thing people notice. It can create a stable visual field and create balance when placed in the center, or it can create tension when having it offset. We talked about lines and the different types of lines, which are horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and curved. Horizontal Lines give the illusion of more space and provide a sense of stability. Vertical lines create a grander space and suggest an upward movement. diagonal lines create unbalance and symbolize movement. Curved lines create a more gentle movement compared to diagonal lines and there are formal and informal curved lines. We also discussed planes. They help us create depth by using walls, ceilings, and floors. Space and volumes consist of multiple planes that are joined together and this creates space and form. There is positive spac...