Organic (or Freeform) Shapes Organic shapes generally do not have a name associated with them and are typically not man-made. Organic shapes can resemble things that we find in nature.

What are geometric forms based on?

Geometric shapes come from geometry, which is the math of shapes made of points and lines. Geometric shapes are shapes made out of points and lines including the triangle, square, and circle. Other shapes are so complex that it takes math in order to create them. These shapes are the opposite of organic shapes.

What is organic shapes in design?

Organic shapes are not regulated by any pattern or exact dimensions in their angles, curves, or lengths of lines. They draw inspiration from nature, as they are just like the shapes we find in nature: think for example about rock formations, a leaf chewed by an insect, a landscape…