1. How to use the elements and principles of design in fashion design
Design and Fashion
How to use the elements and principles of design in fashion design

2. Elements and Principles
Elements of design are the building blocks of the principles of design.
How can you make clothing or art that is esthetically pleasing?
Learning the elements and principles of design will allow you to make smart design decisions.

3. Elements of Design
Line
Shape
Direction
Size
Texture
Color/Hue
Value

4. Principles of Design Balance Contrast Repetition Harmony Dominance
Unity

5. Elements and Principles IN ACTION
Jay McCarroll’s designs use the elements and principles of design perfectly.
His outfits have harmony, they repeat motifs like circles and squares, they use many fabrics and textures, have focal points and they achieve balance.

6. Dominance/Contrast DKNY used dominance in full this season.
Only one piece or section of each outfit has color while the rest of the outfit is black or grey- this is so not all piece of the design are competing for your attention.

7. Unity/Harmony
Chris Roger’s uses monochromatic colors to create unity in his designs.