Texture is the physical quality of a surface. Like form, it can be part of a three-dimensional object, as in the example below (a small prickly cactus in a shiny ceramic pot).

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

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

Shapes fall into two distinct categories: geometric (or regular) and organic (where the shapes are more free form).

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.

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.