diff --git a/graphics/element.lua b/graphics/element.lua
index 97b88f7..e151227 100644
--- a/graphics/element.lua
+++ b/graphics/element.lua
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ function element.new(args)
     end
 
     -- draw the element given new data
-    function public.draw(...)
+    function public.update(...)
         protected.on_update(...)
     end
 
@@ -120,6 +120,11 @@ function element.new(args)
         protected.window.setVisible(false)
     end
 
+    -- re-draw the element
+    function public.redraw()
+        protected.window.redraw()
+    end
+
     return protected
 end