Legal Definitions - tout ensemble

Tout ensemble means "all together" in French. In design, it refers to the overall visual effect of a design or the general effect it creates. It is used to compare two designs by looking at the total impact rather than comparing individual design elements.

• When comparing two dresses, we look at the tout ensemble to determine which one is more visually appealing.
• The tout ensemble of the new car design was very different from the previous model, making it stand out on the road.

These examples illustrate how tout ensemble is used to describe the overall effect of a design. It is not just about individual elements, but how they work together to create a cohesive and visually pleasing whole.