Define Line
The visual path that leads the eye through the design; created by stems & flower placements
What is the acronym for the elements of design
The Chelsea Flower Show London (Texture, Colour, Form, Space and Line)
Define form
3D Shape (width, height) of entire arrangement; is it dense? Airy?
Define colour
Colour harmonies used to create mood or contrast. Helps designs theme.
Define Texture
How materials look and feel
Define Space
Positive space (filled with materials- decorativr) and negative space (intentional gaps- form linear)
Define Scale
The overall physical size of the design compared with its environment
What is the acronym for the principles of design
Bad Carnations Don’t Have Proper Red Shoes (Balance, Contrast, Dominance, Harmony, Proportion, Rhythm and Scale)
Define balance
Physical balance (actual stability) and visual balance (distribution of colour, form and texture)
Define contrast
Introducing deliberate differences (in colour, texture, size or form) to prevent monotony while still keeping the design harmonious.
Define dominance (focal point)
A feature that attracts attention first, usually through stronger colour, size, form
Define harmony
Ovaerall pleasing design by making sure all materials, colours, forms are compatible with each other
Define Proportion
Ensuring the size relationship between container & plant materials are appropriate together
Define Rhythm
Using line, repetition and spacing to lead the eye smoothly through the design