Elements and Principles of Design
Monochromatic Color Schemes
Monochromatic colors are all the colors of a single hue. Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints.
Analogous Color Schemes
Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel and are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Complementary Color Scheme
Complementer colors are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be complementary colors (example: red and green)
Triadic Color Scheme
A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.
Neutral Color Scheme
Neutrals are obtained by mixing pure colors with white, black or gray, or by mixing two complementary colors.
Vertical Lines
Vertical lines are lines that go up and down. They create a taller, more slender look.
Horizontal Lines
Horizontals tend to broaden and shorten your figure by emphasizing width; they divide height, especially when more than one line is used at a time.
Curved Lines
Curved Lines are circular or gently waved lines. Curved lines can be used to re-emphasize or define your figure because the female body is naturally curved.
Diagonal Lines
A short diagonal will create an illusion of width. A longer diagonal will lead the eye more slowly, creating a longer, thinner appearance.
Zig Zag Lines
Zig Zag shaped lines widen and slenderize. The deeper the V of the diagonal lines, the more slender the effect it gives.
Georgette Texture
Georgette is a type of silk fabric, although today synthetic georgettes are also produced. It’s light, crinkly, slightly rough feel is what it’s known for, plus the range of colours it is dyed in.
Wool Texture
Wool is a natural protein fibre derived from the hair and fur of different animals including sheep and goats. The fibres are shorter than those of silk and generally form a looser weave.
Emphasis
Use of color and its placement is one way to create emphasis, making some areas stand out more than others.
Emphasis can also be created by contrast. An element in contrast with something else attracts the eye.
Symmetrical Balance
In symmetrical balance the garment can be divided into two similar parts by means of a imaginary line and identical objects are placed on both sides of garment.
Asymmetrical Balance
Asymmetrical balance provides excitement to the garment. The design composition of the garment on either side is different from each other but one part of the garment equalizes the other part in weight.
Radation
Radial balance- The radial type of balance can be created when the design details of a garment emerge or radiate from a central focus point.
Gradation
Line: direction changed gradually as each line becomes more horizontal.
Space between lines gradually become more narrow.
Repetition
Repitition of line path, thickness, continuity, consistancy, edge, direction reinforces effects.
Repitition of opposing line paths modifies effects.