#129 - Design Argumentation - Dot & Line

Writing of the week

Next in this series we have the two most common elements, the dot and the line. How can we defend the use of them? Let’s build some vocabulary:

The three main uses of dots:

• The minimum element
• A focused attention
• Focal points in our compositions
• Focal point between two dots (more distance between them, less emphasis)

The three more common line types are:

• Contour lines: define the edges
• Dividing lines: divide elements and contour ones
• Decoration ones: self explanatory

The different meanings based on their shape are:

• Thin lines: fragility, easy to break, elegancy, delicates
• Thick lines: Though, strength, emphasis, a statement
• Horizontal: stable, rest, asleep, calm, quiet, relaxed
• Vertical: energy, strong, accentuate height, lack of movement
• Diagonal: unbalanced, uncontrolled, tension, dramatic
• Curved: predictable, fluid movement, dynamic
• Zigzag: excitement, intense movement, confusion, nervousness
  



Line & Dot - Design Argumentation Exercise #1:

Inside https://www.uxdatabase.io/, identify the three different types of lines. Two examples per type.

Line & Dot - Design Argumentation Exercise #2:

Do the same but with shapes, identify at least four types of shapes and explain 
their meaning in their context.

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You can always write your answers in the mail and It will be a pleasure to check them! 😄

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