The Elements of Design
The basic units of any visual design which form its structure and convey visual messages
Color
In art, "color" is a fundamental element that refers to the hue, value, and intensity of light reflected off an object, essentially describing the visual quality of a color as perceived by the eye, and is used by artists to create mood, atmosphere, and depth within a piece; it is made up of three properties: hue (the name of the color), value (lightness or darkness), and intensity (brightness or dullness)
Value
The lightness or darkness of a color within a composition
Texture
The way a surface feels or is perceived to feel
Line
The path of a dot, point, etc. through space that always has more length than thickness
Shape
Flat areas bound by line, value, or texture
Space
Space in a work of art refers to a feeling of depth or three dimensions. Different techniques are used to make an object appear closer or further away. We can also look at space through the relationship of positive and negative space.
Form
Refers to the physical dimensions and mass of an object in nature