DESIGN Flashcards
What is design?
A process that uses a combination of aesthetic and functional components to create solutions for an identified need.
Sketch - elements and principles of design.
What are the five focus areas of textiles?
- Apparel
- Furnishings
- Costume
- Textile arts
- Non-apparel
What is the APPAREL focus area?
Textile item that can be worn, is functional and can be easily cared for.
What is the FURNISHINGS focus area?
Textile item for interior of the home, work, boats or caravans - cushion, bed linen, table cloth or curtains.
What is the COSTUME focus area?
Clothing related to a particular culture, historical period or occasion.
What is the TEXTILE ARTS focus area?
Textile items that are highly decorative and aesthetic is more important than functional.
What is the NON-APPAREL focus area?
Textiles that are functional.
What are the two types of design?
- Functional design
- Aesthetic design
What is FUNCTIONAL DESIGN?
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)
What is AESTHETIC DESIGN?
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
What are the factors determining appropriate design?
- Environmental sustainability
- Manufacturing techniques
- Economics
- Decorative techniques
How does ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY effect appropriate design?
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.
How does MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES effect appropriate design?
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.
How does ECONOMICS effect appropriate design.
- 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.
How does DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES effect appropriate design?
The type of decorative techniques chosen to enhance a design should be appropriate to the end purpose.
What are the seven elements of design in textiles?
- Line
- Direction
- Shape
- Size
- Texture
- Colour
- Value
(LDSSTCV)
What is LINE and DIRECTION? Give examples.
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.
What is SHAPE and SIZE? Give examples.
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?
What is TEXTURE? Give examples.
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.
What is COLOUR? Give examples.
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.
What is VALUE? (In terms of colour/EOD).
Value is the lightness or darkness of a colour. Value adds depth, volume and three-dimensionality and is also known as a shade.
What is a MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR scheme?
The whole colour scheme is shades and tints of one individual colour.
What is a HARMONIOUS COLOUR scheme? Give examples.
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.
What is a COMPLEMENTARY COLOUR scheme? (Give examples)
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
What is a TRIAD COLOUR scheme? Give examples.
Colours that are split evenly over the colour wheel.
- primary colours
- secondary colours
What is an ACHROMATIC COLOUR scheme?
Colour schemes only using black, grey and white.
What are the PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN?
- Proportion
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Emphasis
- Contrast
- Unity
- Harmony
What is PROPORTION?
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.
What is BALANCE?
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
What is RHYTHM?
Rhythm is the repetition of various elements in a design to create a feeling of organised movement.
What is EMPHASIS?
Emphasis is the focal point, the part of the design that captures the viewers attention.
What is CONTRAST AND HARMONY?
Contrast is an unexpected change in the visual elements of a design that oppose one another.
Harmony is the aesthetic agreeance of the elements.
What is UNITY?
Unity is a composition that has a completeness of design, all visual elements belong together and work overall.
How do you EVALUATE DESIGNS?
- Observe functional and aesthetic design.
- Observe strengths and weaknesses.
- Observe elements and principles.
What are the three types of COMMUNICATION?
- Verbal communication
- Non-verbal communication (written and graphic communication)
