Principles & Elements of Floral Design

Front

This design principle demonstrates mechanical and visual stability

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balance

Front

How much you use of anything in comparison to the other parts of the design

Back

proportion

Front

This design principle creates a flow of lines, textures or colors that create a feeling of motion, and draws the observer through a visual path of the design.

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rhythm

Front

This design principle has all components blend together without separation

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unity

Front

This design principle has all components of the design fit together in an aesthetically pleasing composition. It is the effect of matching and blending the materials and colors together.

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harmony

Front

darker flowers

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appear heavier than other parts of the design

Front

Flowers should be what height compared to its container? Options: 1/2 its height, equal to its height, 1.5 to 2 times its height, 2-2.5 times its height

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1.5 to 2 times its height

Front

This element of floral design provides a visual path for the eye, and establishes framework of the design

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line

Front

This element of floral design refers to the surfaces of flowers and foliage: smooth, rough, and glossy.

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texture

Front

This element of floral design is the shape of flowers, foliage and containers. It provides geometric shape of the overall design. It can be 2D or 3D!

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form