ABSTRACT
The study of shape flow design is the stud y of the quali ties of movements which individuals use to traverse the space around themselves known as the kinesphere. Three aspects of movement are considered in this diagram: (1) the mover 's use of her surrounding personal space, i.e., near, intermediate, or reach space; (2) the basic design of spatial pathways of centri fugal (away from the body) or centripetal (toward the body) movement , and (3) the specific design factors or elements of the movement, i.e., looping/linear, high/low amplitude, and rounded/angular reversals (see Diagram 7). The preferred patterns reflect individual and cultu ral styles of relating to others.
