The design element ‘point’ is
a dot
The design element ‘line’ is
a continuous point
can be straight/curved
The design element ‘shape’ is
triangles, squares, circles, geometric, a specific visual make-up
The design element ‘form’ is
a 3D physical item
has lots of surfaces
The design element ‘tone’ is
the range from black to white
monochrome, light and shadow
The design element ‘texture’ is
visible grains, shines, feelings
The design element ‘colour’ is
hues, saturations
The design element ‘type’ is
text and fonts
readable communcation