1. elements of design

8/13/2019 1. Elements of Design

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Application ofPrinciples of designand E lem en ts of art

in Dress Designing


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Elements of Design

Every visual design can be broken down intothese basic components, known as theelements of design. These are:

1. Line2. Shape3. Form

4. Space5. Color6. Texture


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Line

A mark made by a moving pointthat has length and direction .It may be two-dimensional (as

with pencil and paper), three-dimensional (as with wire) or

implied (the edge of a shape orform)


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Types of line

Types of lines include ;

Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, bent, points, angular, thin, thick, or wide,interrupted (dotted, dashed, broken) blurredor fuzzy, controlled, freehand, parallel,hatching, cross-hatching, meandering, andspiraling.


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Dont forget line styles

Line styles can make a difference inthe expression of your design. Theycan give impact to a mood.

Using just the pen or a marker, we

can create a variety of lines. They can be straight, curved, fat or thin, long orshort.

Lines can be repeated in an abstract pattern, used rhythmically, or they can be random. These effects can becombined in any way to create a moodor feeling.


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Straight Lines

Message Forceful, Rigid, Strong, Hard,

Formal, Masculine, Crisp, Stiff,Severe

Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces

body lines and angles, counterscurved lines and rounded bodyareas

Placements Closures, Necklines, Collars,

Lapels, Seam lines, Darts, Tucks,Pleats, Folds, Stripes, Shapes,Silhouettes


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Straight Lines


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Message Formal, strong, dignified, stiff,

business-like, stately, conservative,majestic, efficient


length, height, narrowness, thinness

slimming, counters horizontal linesPlacement

Deep v-necklines, pointed collars,narrow lapels, narrow panels orgores, fabric insets, lengthwisegrainline, vertical stripes, darts,tucks, pleats, folds, crease, zippers,row of buttons, pockets, ties,neckties, long sleeves, high heels

Vertical lines


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Vertical lines


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Horizontal lines

Message Restful, stable, calm, relaxed,

casual, quiet, serene, in repose,lethargic


width, bulk, shortness, countersvertical lines, when placed highappears taller, when placed lowappears shorter

Placement Necklines, flat collars, bow ties,

yoke lines, horizontal stripes, belts,cuffs, waistline, sashes, patch/flap

pockets, wide-set double-breastedclosure, strap shoes, platformshoes, wide-brimmed hat


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Horizontal lines


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An EXCELLENT Fashion Portfolio Page


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Diagonal linesMessage

Active, movement, instability,excitement, interesting, dramatic, restless,sophisticated, in motion, vitality

Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces the

direction of the dominant angle, countersvertical and horizontal lines

Placement V-shaped neckline, open collar, lapels,

raglan sleeve seam lines, French darts,closures, surplice closure, row of buttons,fabric inset, diagonal stripes, gores,herringbone pattern, zigzag pattern, A-line skirt, flared skirt or pants, shoe lacescrisscross straps


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Diagonalline

sample portfolio page.

On this black and whitediagonal striped dress ,theattention is towards thisupper bodice diagonal linesthis is because of the multilines coming from shoulderto waist.


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Diagonal lines


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Curved lines


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Curved lines

Curved lines are translated into dress:The curved line is seen in the innerand outer edges of the collar.


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Curved linesample

portfolio

Curved images, such ascurved lines of thefabric, makes the curveson the body moreapparent and dramaticbecause model body

looks fuller.


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Structural Vs. Decorative

Structural lines requiredto maintain the structure ofthe garment; for example,seams

Decorative lines created by the designer purely fordecoration; for example, a

printed-on design


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Shape

An enclosed space defined anddetermined by other art elements

such as line, color, value, andtexture.


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Shapes can be categorized into two differenttypes : Geometric, and Organic.

OrganicAn irregular shape, or onethat might be found in

nature, rather than a regularmechanical shape. .

Geometric Shapes that are created throughuse of mathematics. These

shapes include Circle, Oval,Triangle, Square, Rectangle,Hexagon, Octagon andPentagon ..tt


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Clothes can reveal or disguise the natural body contour.

Clothing shapes that are most flattering to a person emphasize his or her good featuresand hide the less attractive ones.

Shape in terms of clothing


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Using Shapes in Clothing

To look larger-wide, full shapes

Look smaller-trim,compact silhouettes

Look taller: straight tubularshapes


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Form

An element of art that is three dimensional(height, width, and depth) and enclosesvolume.

For example a triangle, which is two dimensional, is ashape, and a pyramid, which is three dimensional is aform.


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Space

An element of art that refers to thedistance or area between, around, above,

below, or within things.

It can be described as two-dimensionalor three-dimensional; as flat, shallow, ordeep; as positive or negative; and asactual, or illusory.

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