Form Linear
 ‘Form’ and ‘line’ materials are selected and used in
order to emphasise contrasts.
 Positive and negative space are essential.
 It is rare for the overall design to have a solid outline
shape as the major focus is placed on the character of
individual parts and their relationships within a design.
 3:5:8 / golden rule
Examples of Lines
Striving upwards
Striving upwards - unfolding
Striving upwards with a round, flat
or domed circle
Swinging out
Cascading, trailing,
hanging
Playful and bizarre
Characteristics
 Focus is on the silhouette of lines, flowers,
leaves, branches etc
 Lighter floral materials are placed at top of
the design
 Heavy floral materials placed at the base of
the design
 Pointed shaped materials to the outside of
the design
 Rounded shaped materials to the inside of
the design
Arrangement
 Every line is important
 Every silhouette has its place
 There must be varying space within the
design
 The design tends to use a limited choice of
material
 These designs tend to look more
contemporary or modern in style
Floral impact
 Flowers within this
design tend to follow
a strict hierarchy
 All flowers, leaves etc
are shown at their full
stem length
 There is little, if any,
manipulation of plant
material of any kind