Application of Principles of design and Elements of art in Dress Designing

Elements of Design
Every visual design can be broken down into these basic components, known as the elements of design. These are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Line Shape Form Space Color Texture

Line

A mark made by a moving point that has length and direction. It may be two-dimensional (as with pencil and paper), threedimensional (as with wire) or implied (the edge of a shape or form)

Types of line
Types of lines include; Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, bent, points, angular, thin, thick, or wide, interrupted (dotted, dashed, broken) blurred or fuzzy, controlled, freehand, parallel, hatching, cross-hatching, meandering, and spiraling.

Dont forget line styles

Line styles can make a difference in the expression of your design. They can 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 or short. Lines can be repeated in an abstract pattern, used rhythmically, or they can be random. These effects can be combined in any way to create a mood or feeling.

Straight Lines
Message Forceful, Rigid, Strong, Hard, Formal, Masculine, Crisp, Stiff, Severe Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces body lines and angles, counters curved lines and rounded body areas Placements Closures, Necklines, Collars, Lapels, Seam lines, Darts, Tucks, Pleats, Folds, Stripes, Shapes, Silhouettes

Straight Lines

Vertical lines
Message Formal, strong, dignified, stiff, business-like, stately, conservative, majestic, efficient Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces length, height, narrowness, thinness slimming, counters horizontal lines Placement Deep v-necklines, pointed collars, narrow lapels, narrow panels or gores, fabric insets, lengthwise grainline, vertical stripes, darts, tucks, pleats, folds, crease, zippers, row of buttons, pockets, ties, neckties, long sleeves, high heels

Vertical lines

Horizontal lines
Message Restful, stable, calm, relaxed, casual, quiet, serene, in repose, lethargic Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces width, bulk, shortness, counters vertical lines, when placed high appears taller, when placed low appears shorter Placement Necklines, flat collars, bow ties, yoke lines, horizontal stripes, belts, cuffs, waistline, sashes, patch/flap pockets, wide-set double-breasted closure, strap shoes, platform shoes, wide-brimmed hat

Horizontal lines

An EXCELLENT Fashion Portfolio Page

Diagonal lines
Message Active, movement, instability, excitement, interesting, 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 seam lines, French darts, closures, surplice closure, row of buttons, fabric inset, diagonal stripes, gores, herringbone pattern, zigzag pattern, Aline skirt, flared skirt or pants, shoe laces crisscross straps

Diagonal line sample portfolio page.

On this black and white diagonal striped dress ,the attention is towards this upper bodice diagonal lines this is because of the multi lines coming from shoulder to waist.

Diagonal lines

Curved lines
Message Gentle, Romantic, Fragile, Soft, Casual, Feminine, Graceful, Sensual Illusion Holds attention longer, increases, emphasizes, reinforces rounded soft-body curves, counter straight lines and angular body areas Placements Fabric pattern, necklines, collars, yoke lines, seam lines, bows, lapels, sleeves, ruffles, skirts, gathers, trims, buttons

Curved lines

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

Curved line sample portfolio

Curved images, such as curved lines of the fabric, makes the curves on the body more apparent and dramatic because model body looks fuller.

Structural

Vs. Decorative

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

Shape

An enclosed space defined and determined by other art elements such as line, color, value, and texture.

Shapes can be categorized into two different types:

Geometric, and Organic.
Geometric Shapes that are created through use of mathematics. These shapes include Circle, Oval, Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Hexagon, Octagon and Pentagon..tt Organic An irregular shape, or one that might be found in nature, rather than a regular mechanical shape..

Shape in terms of clothing

Clothes can reveal or disguise the natural body contour.

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

Using Shapes in Clothing

To look largerwide, full shapes

Look smaller-trim, compact silhouettes

Look taller: straight tubular shapes

An element of art that is three dimensional (height, width, and depth) and encloses volume.
For example a triangle, which is two dimensional, is a shape, and a pyramid, which is three dimensional is a form.

Form

 An element of art that refers to the distance or area between, around, above, below, or within things. It can be described as two-dimensional or three-dimensional; as flat, shallow, or deep; as positive or negative; and as actual, or illusory.

Space