Ornamentation
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Ornamentation
Ornamentation is a design element that can help people understand the function or importance of an object or space. In architecture and product design, ornamentation sometimes works as a visual guide, showing where to touch, open, or interact with something. For example, a carved handle on a door or a pattern around a button can signal its use. Ornamentation can be made using many different methods, such as carving, painting, embossing, or printing, and can use materials like wood, metal, glass, or fabric. Designers sometimes use ornamentation to highlight local traditions or to show the skill of the maker, which can help connect people to a place or culture.
pattern, decoration, embellishment, motif, surface design
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Ornamentation.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/ornamentation?E=481205 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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