Texture is the physical quality of a surface

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The Top Modern Holiday Gifts for the Design Lover in Your Life3

Give the gift of beautiful design this holiday season with these modern holiday gift ideas, from glassware and decor to games and speakers.

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A line is a shape that connects two or more points. It can be fat, thin, wavy, or jagged—the list goes on

A line is a shape that connects two or more points. It can be fat, thin, wavy, or jagged—the list goes on. Every possibility gives the line a slightly different feel.

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Lines can be used in more humble compositions, too—for organization, emphasis, or just decoration

In the example below, lines have been used to create a flow chart that guides the reader’s eye from one element to the next.

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When a shape becomes 3D, we call it a form

Forms make up a variety of things in the real world, including sculptures, architecture, and other three-dimensional objects.

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Balance is the equal distribution of visual weight. Balance can be affected by many things, including color, size, number, and negative space.

Balance is the equal distribution of visual weight (more specifically, how much any one element attracts the viewer’s eye). Balance can be affected by many things, including color, size, number, and negative space.