Positive shapes are the shapes of actual objects. Negative shapes are the areas between these objects. The way positive and negative shapes act together creates the atmosphere of a composition.

“Utilizing design patterns like symmetry or biomorphic shapes can subtly influence ... The notion to keep in mind is that positive and negative space are always in dialogue — negative space ...

Include surfaces with positive and negative space to provide a little drama ... look for furniture with silhouettes that yield interesting anti-shapes, like Jonathan Adler’s Riviera Waterfall ...

You’ll need a steady hand and some time to kill – unless you’re using a gel manicure kit – to effect this kaleidoscope negative space nail design. The geometric shapes look uniform when ...