1. Chapter 57
Design basics

2. Elements of Design Any garment has 5 elements of design: Line Shape
Space
Texture
Color

3. Elements of Design Line: Illusion-an image that fools the eye
Examples: stripes on a shirt, creases in a pleated skirt, seams on a pair of jeans
Illusion-an image that fools the eye

4. Elements of Design
Line
Directs the eye
Can emphasize features

5. Elements of Design Line Vertical lines-lead the eye up and down
Horizontal lines-lead the eye from side to side
Waistbands, belts, wide horizontal stripes

6. Elements of Design Shape-the outline of a garment
Inverted triangle-a dress that is loose and full at the top and narrow at the bottom
A-line shape (triangle)-a dress that is fitted on top and fuller on the bottom
T shape-a shirt that hangs straight from the shoulders creates a boxy shape

7. Elements of Design
Shape

8. Elements of Design Space-the entire area within a garment
Pockets, seams, button, and trim

9. Elements of Design
Texture-the way the surface of a fabric looks and feels
Satin-smooth and slippery texture; reflect light
Formal occasions, dressy
Denim-rough and rugged
Casual
Corduroy-ribbed and bulky
Wool-bulky

10. Color Hue-a specific color name Primary colors-red, yellow, and blue
Green, red, blue
Color wheel is made up of basic hues
Primary colors-red, yellow, and blue

11. Color
Secondary colors-created when two primary colors are mixed

12. Color Value-the lightness or darkness of a color
Shade-adding black to a color
Tint-adding white to a color
Intensity-the brightness or dullness of a color

13. Color Schemes
Monochromatic-uses tints and shades of only one color

14. Color Schemes
Analogous-uses two or more colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

15. Color Schemes
Complementary-color that are direct opposites on the color wheel

16. Color Schemes
Split-complimentary-uses one color along with the two colors on each side of its complimentary color

17. Color Schemes
Triadic-any three colors that are an equal distance apart on the color wheel

18. Principles of Design Proportion Balance Rhythm Emphasis
Emphasis and Proportion are associated with clothing

19. Principles of Design
Emphasis-draws attention to the point of greatest interest
Line, color, and texture can be used to create emphasis

20. Principles of Design
Proportion-the way one part of a design relates in size, shape, or space to another part and to the whole design

21. Checking comprehension
Which type of color scheme includes red, blue, and yellow?

22. Checking comprehension
Which type of color scheme includes blue and orange?

23. Checking comprehension
Which type of color scheme includes violet, blue-violet, and blue?

24. Checking comprehension
Which type of color scheme includes baby blue, blue, and navy blue?

25. Checking comprehension
Have you ever heard the expression “Dress for Success”? Choose three different jobs (for example, babysitter, office workers, health care provider, or lifeguard), and imagine that you are going on an interview for each one. How would you dress for each interview? Make your three job choices as varied as possible. Then write a description of what you would wear to each interview and how you used the elements and principles of design to help you in making your decisions.

26. Color Wheel (Worksheet)