elements of design

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN What is clothing made up of? Good fashion has a combination of the elements and principles of design. Elements of design are the parts, They structure and carry the work. The elements of design are; LINE SHAPE FORM OR OBJ ECT COLOR TEXTURE SPACE VALUE Principles of design are concepts. They affect content and message. The principles of design are; EMPHASISBALANCE PROPORTION RHYTHMHARMONY LINE Out of the 6 elements of design, line is the strongest and most important and dominant. ¥…. There can be no shape. ¥…. Without shape there can be no form. ¥…. Without form there can be no texture and there can be no pattern. Without line; TYPES OF LINE Lines can be; • Vertical • Horizontal • Diagonal • Curved • short or tall • thick or thin • can lead you away, or move you forward in an image VERTICAL LINE Vertical lines tend to convey different moods, ranging from power and strength, to growth. HORIZONTAL LINE Represents calm, peace and relaxation. DIRECTIONAL / J AGGED LINES J agged/ sharp lines can be perceived as forceful, chaotic, sharp, and threatening CURVED LINES Represents freedom, the natural, having the appearance of softness and creates a soothing feeling [...]... at ar ti cular l i te gh the up nti on i s di r e t blue dr es s, pe ct i s plac r body T he ed tow ar ds ed at the ce center of fo T hi s i s n te cu b li nes f ecause the r of her che s ro p st w i th t m her uppe air of di ago he na r comi n mul ti tude w ai st meets l of di a g go T he V dow n fr om her ne nal l ines neck m ck appea akes t r t hi n he mo l i ne del s n eck Straight line portfolio... experienced as rigid and dependent, or can be experienced as dominating STRUCTURAL Structural – lines required to maintain the structure of the garment; for example, seams Vs Decorative Decorative – lines created by the designer purely for decoration; for example, a printed-on design What lines appear in this dress? What is Line? Refers to an elongated mark that connects two or more points Line encloses and... hasi ze w p ds the ines em dr aw n tow ar l nI t T he Attenti o s of this j acke s seem l i ne ar m bol der ake her r i pes on r i ps m ol der st the nar r ow st b han w ider t bl ade oul der her sh Color Types • Warm Colors • Reds, oranges, yellows • Cool Colors • Blues, purples, greens Color has an immediate and profound effect on a design Colors can affect how humans feel and act Color ... Lapels, Seamlines, Darts, Tucks, Pleats, Folds, Stripes, Shapes, Silhouettes Straight lines Curved Lines M essage Gentle, Romantic, Fragile, Soft, Casual, Feminine, Graceful, Sensual Curved Lines Illusion H olds attention longer, increases, emphasizes, reinforces rounded soft-body curves, counter straight lines and angular body areas Placements Fabric pattern, necklines, collars, yokelines, seamlines, bows,... dramatic, restless, sophisticated, in motion, vitality Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces the direction of the dominant angle, counters vertical and horizontal lines Placement V-shaped neckline, open collar, lapels, raglan sleeve seamlines, F rench darts, closures, surplice closure, row of buttons, fabric inset, diagonal stripes, gores, herringbone pattern, zigzag pattern, A-line skirt, flared... narrowness, ess– slimming, counters ontal lines l ent v-necklines, pointed collars, ow lapels, narrow panels or s, fabric insets, lengthwise line, vertical stripes, darts, s, pleats, folds, crease, zippers, of buttons, pockets, ties, ties, long sleeves, high heels Vertical lines H orizontal M essage Restful, stable, calm, relaxed, casual, quiet, serene, in repose, lethargic Illusion Increases, emphasizes,... connects two or more points Line encloses and divides space, creating shapes and forms Seam lines divide and enclose space on a garment http://couturecarrie.blogspot.in/2009/07/tuni cdress.html Effects of line Can create optical illusions A B Show directions C Show movement D Show strength Straight Lines M essage Forceful, Rigid, Strong, H ard, Formal, M asculine, Crisp, Stiff, Severe Illusion Increases, . ELEMENTS OF DESIGN What is clothing made up of? Good fashion has a combination of the elements and principles of design. Elements of design are the parts, They structure. the work. The elements of design are; LINE SHAPE FORM OR OBJ ECT COLOR TEXTURE SPACE VALUE Principles of design are concepts. They affect content and message. The principles of design are; EMPHASISBALANCE PROPORTION RHYTHMHARMONY LINE Out. message. The principles of design are; EMPHASISBALANCE PROPORTION RHYTHMHARMONY LINE Out of the 6 elements of design, line is the strongest and most important and dominant. ¥…. There can be no