This presentation by Lisa Short for Otago Polytechnic's course on setting up and maintaining plant displays.
Some information used in this slideshow comes from Dewayne L. Ingram, University of Florida, 2009. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG086
32. Colour and Perspective
Warm colours like red, orange and yellow
advance an object towards the observer.
Cool colours recede, and can appear further
away from the observer.
44. Space
The character of space around an object can
distract, focus, or alter our impression.
A cluttered background tends to dimish the
importance of the object, while a plain
background draws attention to it.
57. Rhythm
Rhythm is achieved when the elements of
design create a feeling of motion which
leads the viewer’s eye through the design.
Examples:
Colour
Line
Form
62. Rhythm
As a creator of a plant display you will be
able to evoke a feeling of ordered rhythm
and purpose when the same theme, feature
or pattern is repeated in a design.
63. Line
Line is related to eye movement or flow.
Line is also created vertically by changes in plant
height.
Straight lines tend to be forceful and direct the eye to a
point faster than curved lines.
Curved or free-flowing lines are graceful and gentle,
creating a relaxing more natural feeling.
64. Line is created by the way that plants fit or flow together
Source: ‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’
Dewayne L. Ingram
69. Balance
Balance refers to the balance of visual
attraction.
Symmetrical balance is achieved when one
side of the design is a mirror image of the
other side.
Asymetrical balance uses different design
elements to balance visual attraction
70. Balance refers to equilibrium or equity of visual attraction
Source: ‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’
Dewayne L. Ingram
80. One large tree may compliment an office building but dwarf
a single storey house
Source: ‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’
Dewayne L. Ingram
81. Focal Area and Emphasis
Focal Area or Focalisation involves leading of
visual observation towards a feature by
placement of this feature at the vanisihing
point between lines.
Straight lines create stonger focalisation
than curved lines.
82. Straight lines create strong focalisation when compared to
curved lines
Source: ‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’
Dewayne L. Ingram
83. Emphasis (top) or Focalise (bottom)
Source: ‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’
Dewayne L. Ingram
84. Repetition
Repetition refers to the repeated use of
features like plant or objects that share an
identical shape, line, form, color, and
texture.
If it is used well it will give a sense of unity.
86. Repetition
Using too much repetition may create a
sense of monotony.
Too much variety in a display will create a
cluttered,busy feel which is not relaxing.
91. Simplicity
If a design contains too much detail or
variety then it will evoke a feeling of
confusion.
If a designer can reduce a display to a
simple yet functional and attractive design
then the objective is fulfilled.
93. Unity
Unity is the underlying principle that
summarises all of the principles and
elements of design.
94. Unity
Unity is obtained by the effective use of
components in a design to express a main
idea through consistent style.
Everything selected for a design must
complement the central scheme and must,
above all, serve some functional purpose.
