6 Space Unity.pdf

Space Space is created when something is placed in it This tutorial is based on The Elements of Graphic Design by Alex White. The usefulness of a water pitcher dwells in the emptiness where water might be put, not in the form of the pitcher or the material of which it is made. Lao-tse Space is further defined by the objects placed within it. The relationship of the objects determines the sense of space. Spactial context is bounded by the framal reference, the physical perimeter of the page or drawn border. Spactial context is different from ground because context does not imply a front/back relationship. Spatial context and figure/ground exist simultaneously and can mutually contribute to front/back relationships. Space is undefined until it is articulated by the placement of an object within it. Immediately there is a figure/ground relationship. Space Stable figure/ground relationship Centering a figure neutralizes negative space Placing the figure off-center activates the space. Bleeding the figure makes it more dynamic. Reversible figure/ground relationship Either figure or ground will dominate a design. The figure dominates if it is too large for the space or if conscoius shaping of the white space has been neglected. Balancing the sizes and shapes of the figure and ground activates both. The figure and ground interpenetrate. A balanced figure/ground relationship creates tension where one threatens to overwhelm the other. It creates a dynamic design. Vast space, tiny or distant figure. Cramped space, massive or near figure. Equilibrium. Space es The figure andground are equallyinteresting shapes.Shown is the space between letters ‘es’ reading downwards Ambiguous figure/ground relationship Shriek A Shriek in the Metropolis A Shriek in the Metropolis A W h i s p e r i n t h e V o i d Space creates context and meaning Elements may be in the foreground and background simultaneously. CLAUS TROPH OBI CNO ROOMTOBREATHSearching forSafe Harbor Space Full bleed images