Elements and Principals of Design Fashion Design.
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Elements and Principals of Design
Fashion Design
Design
• Elements– Lines– Shape– Space– Texture– Pattern
• Principles– Balance– Proportion– Emphasis– Rhythm– Harmony
Shape and Size
• Frame– Skeletal size
• Size ratio– Compare areas of the
body . – Waist divides body
• Geometric shape– Triangle– Inverted triangle– Rectangle– Hour glass– Apple
Lines
• Line Types– Straight– Curved– ZigZag
• Line Directions– Vertical (up and down)– Horizontal (side ways)– Diagonal
How Designers Use Lines
• Straight– Crisp, formal look– Business
• Curved – Movement– Softness
• Zig Zag– Constantly changing direction– excitement
Lines and Illusion
• Vertical– More height– Less width
• Horizontal– More width– Less height
• Wide lines– Vertical
• Added width
– Horizontal• Added height
Shape
• Shape is the outline• Also called silhouette
• Natural– Fit body close– Good average body
• Tubular– Rectangular– Adds height and
thinness
• Bell– Cut height
• Full– Look larger
Texture
• Surface characteristics
• Soft and Clingy– Hug body– Show off irregularities
• Moderately crisp fabrics– Conceal body shapes
• Extra-crisp fabrics– Make body look larger
• Nubby and Bulky Fabrics– Add dimension– Make a person look
larger
• Dull fabrics– Look smaller
• Shiny fabrics
Space
• Just as important at silhouette.
• Lines usually divide the spaces of a garment or outfit
• Too many spaces can make an outfit tiring, too little can be boring.
• The more spaces there are, it attracts more attention to that area.
Pattern
• Stripes• Plaids• Geometrics• Floral• Scenic• Borders
• Small pattern:– decreases apparent size
• Large pattern: – Increases apparent size
Balance
Symmetrical• Same on both sides • Formal or tailored look
Asymmetrical• Different on each side• More casual• Cost more to make
Proportion
• How separate parts of a garment relate to each other and to the whole in size.
Emphasis
• Draw attention to a certain area.
Rhythm
• Visual that carries the eye through a regular pattern produced by the design elements
• Repetition: repeating pattern– Ex: stripes, polka dots
• Radiation: lines or patterns flow from a central location– Ex: tie dye, flowers
• Gradation: gradual change in color or size
Harmony
• Everything works together to create a wonderful outfit.
Ticket out the Door
• Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper in which you turn in.
1.Make a list of five problems in body shape and size that people might want to address with clothing illusions. Describe in writing what you, as a fashion consultant, would suggest for each person. Include drawing when appropriate.