This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Laura Keung
The concept of form is essential in design. It's often confused with shape, but they're actually two different things. We'll explore what the form is and look at some real-life applications of this key design concept.
What is form in design?
Form as an element of design can be defined as the positive space in a composition. Picture a background with elements on top and the contrast between them. It can look like a dot, line, or shape that's resting over the space at the back.
While they're different concepts, form and shape are mutually dependent. So altering either of them will have an impact on the other.
What form looks like in graphic design
The definition is clear. However, what interests us is not the theory but the practical application of the concept of form.
Let's look at some designs that vividly exemplify the uses of form in design.
Here we have a very clever example of the positive-negative relationship.
The positive space consists of the hand and the bottom of the bulb.
The negative space is the background.
The thoughtful composition between the two concepts makes it seem as if there is a light bulb in the image.
20 Creative Negative Space Design by Bashooka.
Form can help you create engaging magazine covers, such as this one.
The positive space comprises the text and the photo.
This use of form offers room to breathe. It looks minimalistic and modern. Even if the image is quite big, it helps by having a light background itself—form-on-form spotted!
All the subtle dark elements, both in the photo and in the cover, give a nice balance to the entire design.
Magazine print template from Envato.
If you'd like to create an eye-catching poster that attracts the public, positive space is your best friend. This example is the proof!
The positive space is made up of the image and the text. The photo and the typography display red and blue colors.
In this case, the contrasting white background is the negative space.
Flyer poster print template from Envato.
These examples of form in design are just some of the many possibilities that positive space has to offer.
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So now you know the in-and-outs of form as a design element. Once you understand every basic element of design, the sky's the limit! So keep exploring our tutorials and bring your inner graphic design master to life.
This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Laura Keung
Laura Keung | Sciencx (2024-12-13T07:56:42+00:00) What is form in graphic design?. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2024/12/13/what-is-form-in-graphic-design/
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