Activity 6.

1a Visual Design Principles and Elements Matrix

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Description of Use
of Element of
Design
P
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Point Line Color Value Shape Form Space Texture
Description of Use
of Element of
Design
P semi light
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wood and the
n steel
c
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p Emphasis companiy in
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f

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s
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cut out on the

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blade

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Point Line Color Value Shape Form Space Texture
Description of Use
of Element of
Design
P
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n
c
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l
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s
gray and the
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f

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Elements of Design
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Description of Use
of Element of
Design
P
r not to
i Balance
aggressive
n
c
i logo on the
p Emphasis front slide
l serrations
e
s
Contrast
o
f
same size for
D Rhythm the front and
e back on both
s sides
i
g
n small and
Proportion
useable

helps rack the

slide from the
Unity
front or the
back

mate black
Economy
coloring

Elements of Design
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 Description of Use
of Element of
Design
P
r
i Balance lightweight
n
c
i
p Emphasis versatility
l
e
s
Contrast
o
f

D same pattern
Rhythm
e for each
s indentation
i
g
n Proportion small/compact

helps hold
Unity items like lasers
and flshlghts

Economy mate black

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