Design Foundation 3D: Shape and Form

Get a fast-paced, entertaining take on design history, theory, and insights. In this course, several 2D and 3D design principles are demystified, and real-world examples provided.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Primary Elements and Process

• Intro to 2D shapes
• Design exploration with sketching
• Introduction to 3D forms
• 3D exploration with organic forms

2. Ordering Systems and Massing

• Grids and axes
• Symmetry
• Hierarchy and juxtaposition
• Rhythm and repetition
• Golden section
• Defining space

3. Color and Materials

• Celebrate color!
• Color and contrast
• Texture and pattern
• Transparency

4. Thematic Relationships

• Minimalism = Less is more
• Retro. It's back!
• Iconography. Can you picture it?
• Humor? That's funny

Conclusion

• Next steps