Designing
basically involves giving form to a particular idea
by keeping into mind the different aspects of designing
such as proportion, flow, balance etc. It is ultimately
the end result, which has to be seen and admired.
Proportion
Pleasing
relationship of areas sometimes referred to
as scale. The relative length of two parts
of a garment is termed as proportion. The
degree and method of subordinating some part
of a design to other is shown as proportion.
Balance
Balance
is the equal distribution of weights. (Actual
or virtual) Symmetry between the left and
right halves of the body in a garment is termed
as the symmetrical balance. The purpose of
balance is to bring a satisfying relationship
between all the design parts.
Rhythm
Rhythm is the repeated use of lines or shapes
to create a pattern. Rhythm is achieved through:
Symmetrical designs
Asymmetrical designs
Radiation
Repetition
Dominance
Isolation
Emphasis
Emphasis
creates a centre of interest by focusing the
viewer's attention on a specific area of the
garment. It is basically the use of subordination
in various parts in order to emphasize and
highlight certain parts.
Unity
Unity
means that all elements of a design work together
to produce a successful visual effect. Also
known as harmony, achieved when the fundamental
elements of design have been used to express
a single concept.
Symmetrical designs
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