Practice
Surface Continuity and Gestalt Principles
The relationship between different volumes and the transition between surfaces are crucial for creating a harmonious and functional product.
Surface and the reflection of light The reflection of light plays a major role in surface appearance. If a surface does not posses certain described characteristics, visual appearance of the product will get affected.
Geometric Continuity
Surface and the reflection of light
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Gestalt
Gestalt principles are fundamental concepts from psychology that describe how people perceive and interpret visual elements as unified wholes rather than just a collection of parts. These principles are highly relevant in industrial design because they help designers create products that are not only functional and usable but also aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand.
Visual Relations that help to create cohesive look: symmetry, intersecting, interlocking, continuation, wrapping, closure, similarity, proximity, common fate (synchrony), visual echoing, focal point (emphasis).
It is essential to utilize cross-contour lines to illustrate the continuity of curvature in the age of AI. AI rendering tools could swiftly capture sophisticated cross-contour lines and streamline the visualization of complex forms.
