Geometric form language

Straight lines, corners, and regular curves organize the form.

Visual traits

• Regular shapes
• Clear edges or corners

Expected changes

• Regular shapes are more likely to appear
• Edges and corners are more likely to be clear

Definition

Builds form by combining regular shapes such as circles, straight lines, and polygons. Representational level, subject, medium, and composition are separate choices.

In more detail

Edges, corners, repetition, and symmetry create the form's order. Color and amount of detail can be adjusted separately.

Includes

• Forms based on regular geometry

Excludes

• Naturally irregular contours
• A particular representational level or art style
• Composition or medium

What this does not imply

• A low-polygon production method
• A particular subject, art style, or representational level
• A particular medium

Variability

Regularity can range from strict symmetry to loose repetition.

Usage

• Specify only form regularity
• Specify subject and representational level separately

Distinguish similar expressions

• Distinguish it from vector production method

Typical uses

• Create regular silhouettes
• Strengthen formal order

Possible failure modes

• Forms become irregular and lose geometric character
• Forms become too uniform to distinguish