1. Principles & Elements of Design
Apparel 1
Objective 12.01/12.03

2. Elements of Design Color Line Shape Space Texture
These attributes help define how the garment will look.

3. LINE Horizontal – makes you look shorter and wider
Vertical – more slender and taller
Diagonal – adds the most interest (zig zag)

4. Curved Line
Looks more feminine

5. SHAPE The silhouette of the garment – the outline
Full – larger/heavier
Tubular – taller/thinner
Bell – looks good on most

6. TEXTURE Looks Thinner: smooth flat textures
Looks Heavier: fuzzy, loopy, stiff, clingy, shiny
No Effect: dull surfaces

7. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
How you combine the different elements to achieve a certain look
Balance
Emphasis
Harmony
Proportion
Rhythm

8. Balance
Symmetrical- same on both sides
Asymmetrical- wrap skirt

9. Emphasis
Focal point – what you see first

10. Harmony
All things look good together

11. Proportion: the relationship of spaces within apparel to one another and to the total look
Short versus long
Short jacket over long skirt
Long top over a short skirt

12. Rhythm Radiation Repetition Gradation
Progression – light to dark, big to small

13. Your Assignment Design 3 outfits
Use the design elements to create your looks
Identify the color scheme – must have 3 different color schemes
Identify at least 3 design principles or elements of each outfit