What is texture in design?

What is Texture in Design?

Texture is what gives a design the feeling of a surface. It is the tactile sense of the elements in the design. In Web design, texture is visual, but it provides the illusion of physical texture. Some common textures are:

· rough

· smooth

· hard

· soft

Use of Texture in Design:

Texture in Web design can be used in many ways:

· backgrounds

· emphasis

· stylised designs like engravings or etchings