Elements/Principles of Design

Question 1

Principle: Proportion

Answer 1

• the spatial, or size, relationship of the parts of design to each other and the whole
  
  • most pleasing when divided unevenly
• garments should bring out the natural proportions of the body to be pleasing.

Question 2

Principle: Rhythm

Answer 2

creates easy movements of the observer’s eye by:
- repetition
- repeats lines, shapes, colors, or textures
- graduation
- increase or decrease of design elements
(also called progression)
- radiation
- created by lines or colors emerging from
the center (petals on a flower)

Question 3

Element: Texture

Answer 3

• tactile quality of goods or how materials feels
• can be created from fibers, yarns, and fabric construction
• illusions
  
  • shiny, bulky, fuzzy, or heavy textures make figures look larger
• dull or flat textures tend to slenderize

Question 4

Principle: Emphasis

Answer 4

• a concentration of interest in a particular part or area of a design
• May be achieved with contrasts of colors or textures, structures lines, or unusual shapes

Question 5

Element: Line

Answer 5

• shape of silhouette
• outline or form
• can be structural or decorative
• determined by the cut and construction of the garment
• outline the inner and outer spaces
• line in illusion
• line in fashion

Question 6

Element: Color

Answer 6

• used to attract attention/ influence
• brings an outfit together
• most important factor to design

Question 7

Principle: Balance

Answer 7

• equality among the parts of a design
• symmetrical / asymmetrical creates satisfaction to the eye (balance)