ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN key to fashion design
Balance is how the space of a shape interacts with the overall figure. Can be symmetrical (equally divided) or asymmetrical (divided unequally)
Proportion is the relationship of the size of different parts of a garment and the relationship of the total volume of the garment to the person wearing it. Colour of a garment enhances or reduces the illusion proportion creates. An effective garment must balance the person’s figure a/2009/03/elements-of-design- proportion-and.html
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The Golden Ratio The golden ratio occurs in nature, and is a mathematical formula used by artists, designers, architects, and even musicians in creating beauty. for artistic uses it’s often simplified to this: 1:1.5, or a 2:3 ratio. naturally appeals to the human eye, and that people throughout time and space are drawn to it whether they know it as mathematical formula or not.
The Golden Ratio cont’d Leonardo da Vinci was intrigued by the golden ratio and depicted it in his famous Vitruvius Man.Vitruvius Man proportion-and.html
Proportion & Balance work together Trouser works well because the proportion is just right! The pleated, flowy pants are balanced by broad-shouldered tops and wide belts.
Emphasis is the focal point or center of interest of a garment. It can be accomplished with line, design details, colour, texture, trims or accessories.
Rhythm is the flow of the lines, shape, space and texture of a garment is a sense of movement and is necessary to create interest Done by the repetition of lines, shapes and colour – to create direction
Harmony or Unity is the pleasing arrangement of all the parts of a garment. Colours, lines, shapes, and textures look like they belong together. Image Courtesy: tradenote.net, allwomenstalk.com, thestylesample.com, patternpulp.c sareensaree.com, bridgat.com, pursepage.com