My pre instructional vessel is a cup with a spout.With my vessel I made a lid to fit over the top. In my vessel i did not use any element of art or principles of design. However if I had to choose one it would be texture because i made it smooth to be a cup used for anything and to look nice.My vessel's purpose is to hold liquid, but it is also able to pour because of it's spout. I do not like my vessel because it is not well made and did not come out like i had hoped. It has a large crack and the texture is not as smooth as i had wanted it to be.