Design elements are elements that are used to create a design. To be a professional graphic designer, creative energy should be built. So, you can give amazing artwork. In the designing process, you can not work randomly but consider colour combination, image size, proportion, font, etc. Therefore, knowing the elements of graphic design is very important. The following are explanations about the elements.

1. Dot

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A dot is a small object that does not have a dimension. Dot shows in a group with the variation of amount, arrangement, and certain density. A moving dot can give the impression of a line, the light appearing in the dot gives a radiance impression. Coloured dot appearance that is set closely give the impression as if there is another colour or a new colour impression.

2. Line

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A line is a group that consists of more than a dot. The line is used to clarify and ease readers to catch a message from design. The line always appears in every design and each line gives a different impression. Lines in a design can be long, short, straight, curved, thick, thin, dotted, and so on.

3. Shape

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The shape is connected lines that build a closed area. Shapes occupy two-dimensional space, so they have two sizes (length and width). In graphic design, the shape does not only define an object but also add the attractiveness of a layout and help designers communicate their ideas to the audience.

4. Illustration

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The illustration is a visual interpretation of a concept, text, or certain process. Using illustration in a graphic design, a message in a text or sentence can be more effective. It is because the picture is easier to remember than text or sentence. Furthermore, the illustration also can fill a space in a layout.

5. Typography

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Typography is a technique for arranging letters and text to make it attractive and easy to read. Typography elements can be found in newspapers, magazines, posters, brochures, etc.

6. Colour

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Colour is an element to complete a design. Designers should mind their colour choice because the right colour can represent illustrations correctly. So, when everyone looks at the design, they will see it nice and beautiful. Colours can divide into two types, colours from light (RGB) and colours from ink element (CMYK).

7. Contrast

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Contrast is an element created to make a three-dimensional effect. The element often appears as dark and light colours. Contrast also determine whether a design is nice to the eye or not. To get the lighter colour you should add contrast. Contrarily, to get a darker colour, contrast should be reduced. For example, blue can be light blue if you add contrast and it will be dark blue if you reduce contrast.

8. Texture

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The texture is a characteristic of a surface that can be felt directly or can be seen. For example, rough, soft, slippery, and soon. Texture gives dimension so the object seems alive. There are two types of texture, they are:

– Visualtexture; texture that can be seen by eyes directly.

– Tactile texture; texture that can be felt by eyes and skin.

9. Space

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Space is a distance between elements in graphic design. A combination of graphic design elements should be arranged carefully. So, it can be an interesting, professional, and good design that is attractive for the eyes.

10. Size

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Size can be defined as long, short, tall, big, and small of an object. Choosing the right size can help the audience know what object to see first. It is very important to do that so your design does not seem weird. For example, an image description should not be bigger than the image itself.

That is all Vectorpic versions of graphic design elements for those who learn graphic design or a new in graphic design. Hopefully, the article is useful for you.