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Elements of Design


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The elements that make up

fash

ion Orany design element.

Line

Color

Texture

Silhouette

Pattern

The principles that make up appealing art apply to good

fashion design as well.

Good fashion has a combination of the elements and

principles of design.


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The Elements of Design

The elements of design form every thing around us.

They are the prime building blocks, the ingredients of objects.

The designer works with these elements to compose their

interpretation of the world around them.

Artists use these elements as a "visual alphabet" to produce all

kinds of two, three and four-dimensional art forms.


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Line

Line- A line is a most basic element of design.

Line, by definition, is the extension of a point.

Effects ofLines:

Can create optical illusions.

Can Give messages

A

B

C

D


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Characteristic ofLine are:

Width- thick, thin, tapering, uneven Length - long, short, continuous,

broken

Direction- horizontal, vertical,

diagonal, curving, perpendicular,

oblique, parallel, radial, zigzag

Focus- sharp, blurry, fuzzy, choppy

Feeling- sharp, jagged, graceful,

smooth


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Lines

Structured Decorative

Classification according to usage


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Structural lines

required to maintain the

structure of the garment;for example, seams

Decorative lines

created by the designer

purely for decoration; for

example, a printed-on

design

Structural

Decorative

Vs.

Details include seam lines and

garment features such as pockets,

collars, belts, and openings.


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Lines

Straight Curved

Horizontal Vertical Diagonal

Classification according to type


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Straight Lines-

It denotes force & strength.

In clothing straight lines can

be achieved by fabric weaves

or prints. They can have different

directions:

Vertical

Horizontal

Diagonal


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Vertical lines-

Lead the eye up & down

Produce a illusion of added height

Lengthen or slender the figure as they add height &

length to the body.

The visual effect also depend on the number, spacing

& regularity of lines.

Communicate a feeling of spirituality.


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Thick lines are more

powerful than thin lines.

Vertical lines equate to

power and strength.


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If thenumber of vertical lines are closed together, it is

moreslenderizing

As thespaceb/w the linesincreasedit becomeswider visually.


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Examples of Vertical lines


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Examples of Vertical lines


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Horizontal line

Runs crosswise & generally add width to the object.

Tend to shorter the apparent height.

Suggests a feeling of rest and relaxation.

Objects parallel to the earth are at rest in relation to

gravity.

Compositions in which horizontal lines dominate

tend to be quiet and restful in feeling.

E.g.- Wide contrasting belt at waist shortens the figure

by cutting the garment into two.


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Broad & thick horizontal linesgivemorewidththan thin.


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Diagonal lines Suggest a feeling of movement or direction.

They assume the characteristics of the vertical or the

horizontal lines as the degree of slant approaches each

extreme.

Diagonal lines are dynamic and action-oriented.

Thus if a feeling of movement or speed is desired, or

a feeling of activity, diagonal lines can be used.


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CurvedLines-

Curved lines can be full circle or may even appear almost

straight.Considered graceful & feminine.

A downward curve across makes the area seem rounder.

The upward curves are more slimming as it directs the eyeupward & de-emphasizes the roundness.

Large upward curves suggest gentle, relaxed movement.

Small curves denote playfulness and humor


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Lines and their interpretation:1) Horizontal- Calm, Relax

2) Vertical lines- line of growth, loftiness & inspiration

3) Diagonal lines- line of motion, progression unrest

4) Semi Circle- joyous, graceful

5) Wavy Lines- Line of beauty, suggesting Flexibility

& motion

6) Zigzag- Chaos or conflict

7) Spiral lines- continuity & depth.


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Examples of effective

play of lines in apparels.

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