Elements & Principles of Design

Question 1

What are the types of textile items?

Answer 1

apparel
furnishings
costume
textile art
non-apparel

Question 2

What is functional design?

Answer 2

Design element used for the function of the final product so it performs it’s required task

design that allow the item to be used easily for it’s end use

(makes it functional)

Question 3

Examples of functional design

Answer 3

• zipper
• closures
• seams in patchwork
• garment assembly

Question 4

What is Aesthetic Design?

Answer 4

Visual appeal of an item

Question 5

Examples of aesthetic design

Answer 5

patchwork
dyeing
printing
embroidery
beading

Question 6

What are the factors that determine appropriate design?

Answer 6

Environmental sustainability
Manufacturing techniques
Economics
Decorative techniques

Question 7

What is environmental sustainability in textiles?

Answer 7

responsible design practices that meet the needs of humanity with a cleaner and greener world

Question 8

What is manufacturing techniques in textiles?

Answer 8

ensuring the use of market safe products

Question 9

What is economics in textiles?

Answer 9

costs

Question 10

What are decorative techniques in textiles?

Answer 10

Design elements used to enhance a design through aesthetic appearance

Question 11

What effect do lines have on an item

Answer 11

defines the direction of the design
divide space
outline an object
express emotion and movement

Question 12

What are examples of lines

Answer 12

Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Zigzag
Thick
Thin
Straight
Curved
Wavy
Spiralled
Split
Broken lines

Question 13

Vertical lines can create an illusion of ___ and make us look ___

Answer 13

1. height
2. slimmer
   bc lead the eyes up and down

Question 14

Horizontal lines create ___ and emphasise ___

Answer 14

1. width
2. shortness
   bc of side-to-side movement

Question 15

Very curved line makes the figure look ___ and ___ than slightly curved lines

Answer 15

1. rounder
2. fuller

Question 16

Two lines angling create ___ directional effects

Answer 16

Strong

Question 17

A narrow angle draws the eye ___ into the narrow point, whereas a wider angle draws the eye ___ and emphasises width

Answer 17

1. down
2. out

Question 18

What is a shape?

Answer 18

A closed line

Question 19

What are the two main types of recognisable shapes?

Answer 19

1. organic
2. geometric

Question 20

Organic shapes tend to be…

Answer 20

…fluid, free-forming, natural, unique

Question 21

Geometric shapes tend to be…

Answer 21

…rigid, mathematical, defined, confined

Question 22

A shape with no depth is what?

Answer 22

2D / flat

Question 23

When a shape has dimension, it is what?

Answer 23

3D

Question 24

What are 3D shapes known as?

Answer 24

form
Difference of 2D and 3D
square = shape
cube = form

Question 25

Vertical shapes or spaces make the wearer look ___

Answer 25

Slimmer

Question 26

Horizontal shapes ___ the body, making it appear ___ and ___

Answer 26

1. divide 2. shorter 3. wider

Question 27

Large, bold prints make the wearer look ___

Answer 27

Larger

Question 28

Irregular shapes are more ___ than symmetrical shapes

Answer 28

interesting

Question 29

spaces between shapes add ___ to design

Answer 29

interest

Question 30

Little spaces between shapes =

Answer 30

busy design - may look congested

Question 31

Too much space between shapes =

Answer 31

lost in the background

Question 32

What does the silhouette refer to?

Answer 32

The style of the garment

Question 33

What are the 7 basic fashion silhouettes

Answer 33

1. A-line 2. Hour-glass 3. Tube 4. Wedge 5. Square 6. Bell 7. Bustle

Question 34

What is texture?

Answer 34

the surface characteristics of a design

Question 35

The 2 main recognisable types of textures are...

Answer 35

visual and tactile visual = the illusion of texture - printed snake skin tactile = characteristics can be felt

Question 36

Bulky textures make the figure appear...

Answer 36

larger can also disguise the body

Question 37

Smooth, shiny textures make the body appear...

Answer 37

larger

Question 38

Dull, matte textures tend to be...

Answer 38

slimming

Question 39

Colour appears when...

Answer 39

light waves are reflected and absorbed by objects

Question 40

What is hue?

Answer 40

The name of the colour

Question 41

Primary hues =

Answer 41

red, blue and yellow

Question 42

Secondary hues =

Answer 42

purple, green and orange

Question 43

What do you get if you mix primary and secondary hues together?

Answer 43

tertiary colours

Question 44

What is value?

Answer 44

The lightness or darkness of a colour

Question 45

A colour that has black added to it as known as a...

Answer 45

shade

Question 46

A colour that has white added to it is known as a...

Answer 46

tint

Question 47

Monochromatic colour schemes use __ and __ of the same colour

Answer 47

1. shades 2. tints

Question 48

Effect of monochromatic schemes

Answer 48

soothing

Question 49

Analogous /harmonious colour schemes use colours ___ to one another on the colour wheel

Answer 49

adjacent (next to)

Question 50

Effect of Analogous colour scheme

Answer 50

richer than monochromatic lacks contrast

Question 51

Complementary colour schemes are made from colours ___ one another on the colour

Answer 51

opposite

Question 52

Effect of complementary colour scheme

Answer 52

bright with strong contrast

Question 53

Split-complementary colour scheme consists of two colours ___ on the colour wheel and one ___

Answer 53

1. adjacent 2. opposite

Question 54

Dark colours make the figure look...

Answer 54

smaller

Question 55

Light colours make the figure look...

Answer 55

larger

Question 56

What is proportion

Answer 56

the relationship between parts of a design comparison of sizes, shapes or amounts design elements.

Question 57

What is balance?

Answer 57

The visual weight of a shape, texture, colour, line and space

Question 58

What is symmetrical balance?

Answer 58

element is the same or similar either side of an axis

Question 59

What is asymmetrical balance?

Answer 59

elements are not distributed evenly of either side of an axis

Question 60

What is radial balance?

Answer 60

A design has a central point and elements radiate outwards

Question 61

What is rhythm?

Answer 61

The repetition of elements - creates organised movement

Question 62

What is emphasis?

Answer 62

the focal point

Question 63

What is contrast?

Answer 63

unexpected change in the visual element of a design

Question 64

What is harmony?

Answer 64

The combination of elements that are consistent and blend together

Question 65

What is unity?

Answer 65

a composition that has a completeness of design - design looks like it belong together