Apparel Designing and Construction

Apparel Designing and Construction 3(1+2)

Lesson 3 : Elements and Principles Applicable to Garments

Principles of design

An introduction
The principles of design are described as:

• guidelines used to organize or arrange the elements of design
• conditions that reflect the effect desired out of the arrangement the elements of design

Thus principles of design work as process wherein the relationships of the elements are governed to organize the composition as a whole. Also they represent the product as a result of organization of the elements of the design for a purpose and visual goals. The principles of design have following characteristics:

• flexible in nature
• have their own level of power

They can be applied structurally or decoratively to influence the various aspects of design. Each principle of design also conveys messages.

Types of design principles

The five major principles of design as follows:

1. Proportion
2. Balance
3. Rhythm
4. Emphasis
5. Harmony