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DESIGN Flashcards

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What is design?

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A process that uses a combination of aesthetic and functional components to create solutions for an identified need.
Sketch - elements and principles of design.

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What are the five focus areas of textiles?

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  • Apparel
  • Furnishings
  • Costume
  • Textile arts
  • Non-apparel
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What is the APPAREL focus area?

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Textile item that can be worn, is functional and can be easily cared for.

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What is the FURNISHINGS focus area?

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Textile item for interior of the home, work, boats or caravans - cushion, bed linen, table cloth or curtains.

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What is the COSTUME focus area?

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Clothing related to a particular culture, historical period or occasion.

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What is the TEXTILE ARTS focus area?

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Textile items that are highly decorative and aesthetic is more important than functional.

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What is the NON-APPAREL focus area?

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Textiles that are functional.

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What are the two types of design?

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  • Functional design

- Aesthetic design

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What is FUNCTIONAL DESIGN?

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Functional design relates to the specific end-use or purpose of an item.
- Relates to the way in which the item performs.
- Value of functional designs often determines the success of a textile product in the market place.
EXAMPLES
- Construction techniques. (Seams and garment assembly)
- Closures. (Zippers, buttons)

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What is AESTHETIC DESIGN?

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Aesthetic design relates to the visual appearance/appeal of an item.
- Incorporates a surface decoration or design that enhances the appearance of the textile item.
- Judgments that are made by individuals in regard to aesthetic design are often a reflection of personal taste.
- Effected by; senses, emotions, intellectual opinion, desire, culture, preferences, education, history, values, beliefs, fads and fashions.
EXAMPLES;
- Patchwork
- Dyeing
- Printing
- Embroidery
- Beading

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What are the factors determining appropriate design?

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  • Environmental sustainability
  • Manufacturing techniques
  • Economics
  • Decorative techniques
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How does ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY effect appropriate design?

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Aims to preserve biodiversity and natural ecosystems over an indefinite period of time. Must consider the needs of humanity in relation to a cleaner and greener world.
Accomplished through; responsible design practices, safe and responsible practise in selecting, procuring and processing.

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How does MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES effect appropriate design?

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If you supply or make textile items you have an obligation to ensure that you only market safe products.

  • Constructed using the correct manufacturing techniques.
  • Clear instructions provided for proper use and warnings against possible misuse.
  • Follows Australian standards.
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How does ECONOMICS effect appropriate design.

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  • Cost of materials
  • Cost of designing
  • Cost of manufacturing
  • Minimise waste of material
  • Consider such resources as; time, money, skill, material, production, equipment and facilities.
  • Overall costs will effect final price-point of the item in the marketplace.
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How does DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES effect appropriate design?

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The type of decorative techniques chosen to enhance a design should be appropriate to the end purpose.

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What are the seven elements of design in textiles?

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  • Line
  • Direction
  • Shape
  • Size
  • Texture
  • Colour
  • Value

(LDSSTCV)

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What is LINE and DIRECTION? Give examples.

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A line leads the eye, depending on the type and direction of line. Lines can divide space or outline an object.
- Longer than they are wide.
- Can express emotion and movement.
Examples of types of lines are; horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, thick, thin, straight, curved, wavy, spiralled, split or broken lines.

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What is SHAPE and SIZE? Give examples.

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Shape is a closed line. The two types of shapes are organic and geometric. Organic, natural shapes such as; leaves, clouds or flowers. Geometric shapes such as; squares, circles, triangles or pentagons. Shapes can create three dimensionality. Size refers to how big, small, wide, narrow, deep, shallow or tall a shape/object is?

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What is TEXTURE? Give examples.

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Texture refers to the surface characteristics of a design. It has two main recognisable types; visual and tactile. Example; rough, smooth, glossy, soft or crunchy.

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What is COLOUR? Give examples.

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Colour is one of the most important elements of design, it can create mood, emotion, a sense of warmth or coolness.
Primary colour - red, yellow, blue.
Secondary colour - orange, green, purple.
Tertiary colour - reddish orange, yellowish green, bluish purple.

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What is VALUE? (In terms of colour/EOD).

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Value is the lightness or darkness of a colour. Value adds depth, volume and three-dimensionality and is also known as a shade.

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What is a MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR scheme?

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The whole colour scheme is shades and tints of one individual colour.

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What is a HARMONIOUS COLOUR scheme? Give examples.

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Colours that are adjacent to one another on the colour wheel, a richer colour scheme than monochromatic yet still lacks contrast.

  • red, yellow, orange.
  • blue, green, purple.
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What is a COMPLEMENTARY COLOUR scheme? (Give examples)

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Colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel, combination of a warm and cool colour. They create bright and contrasting designs.
- blue/orange
- yellow/purple
- green/red
Split complementary colours are opposite and one over from each other on the colour wheel.
- blue/red
- green/orange
- purple/yellow
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What is a TRIAD COLOUR scheme? Give examples.

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Colours that are split evenly over the colour wheel.

  • primary colours
  • secondary colours
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What is an ACHROMATIC COLOUR scheme?

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Colour schemes only using black, grey and white.

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What are the PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN?

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  • Proportion
  • Balance
  • Rhythm
  • Emphasis
  • Contrast
  • Unity
  • Harmony
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What is PROPORTION?

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Proportion refers to the relationship between two parts of a design, or between one part of the design and the entire design piece. Proportion can be the comparison of sizes, shapes or amounts.

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What is BALANCE?

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Balance gives design sustainability and strength. It refers to the visual weight of a shape, texture, colour, line, space.

  • Symmetrical balance
  • Asymmetrical balance
  • Radical balance
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What is RHYTHM?

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Rhythm is the repetition of various elements in a design to create a feeling of organised movement.

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What is EMPHASIS?

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Emphasis is the focal point, the part of the design that captures the viewers attention.

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What is CONTRAST AND HARMONY?

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Contrast is an unexpected change in the visual elements of a design that oppose one another.
Harmony is the aesthetic agreeance of the elements.

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What is UNITY?

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Unity is a composition that has a completeness of design, all visual elements belong together and work overall.

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How do you EVALUATE DESIGNS?

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  • Observe functional and aesthetic design.
  • Observe strengths and weaknesses.
  • Observe elements and principles.
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What are the three types of COMMUNICATION?

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  • Verbal communication

- Non-verbal communication (written and graphic communication)

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