Organic form language

Smooth curves and irregular variation build the form.

Visual traits

• Natural curves
• Nonuniform variation

Expected changes

• Curves are more likely to increase
• Form variation is more likely to be nonuniform

Definition

Builds form from naturally growing curves, smooth continuity, and irregular variation. Subject, representational level, medium, and composition are separate choices.

In more detail

Form boundaries and scale develop nonuniform flow. Color, texture, and depicted subject can be adjusted separately.

Includes

• Forms based on natural curves and irregular variation

Excludes

• Regular geometric shapes
• A particular subject, art style, or representational level
• Drawing operations

What this does not imply

• A particular subject such as plants
• A particular art style or representational level
• Organic-material texture

Variability

Organic character can range from gentle curves to strongly undulating forms.

Usage

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

Distinguish similar expressions

• Distinguish it from specifying a subject such as plants

Typical uses

• Create less rigid forms
• Add natural flow to form

Possible failure modes

• Straight lines and corners dominate and become geometric
• Forms become chaotic without coherence