Elements of design lines
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This document discusses the element of line in design. It defines line and describes the different types of lines including straight, curved, diagonal, and zigzag lines. It explains that lines can be either structural, which are necessary for construction of a garment, or decorative. The document also explores how different line placements and types can create various visual effects and illusions, as well as convey different meanings and moods such as masculinity, femininity, movement, and calmness. It encourages preparing a design portfolio analyzing line placements and their effects.
Elements of design lines
- 1. Elements of Design – IIElements of Design – IIElements of Design – II Lines Elements of Design – II Lines Sivaganesh Babu M.Sc., M.B.A
- 2. Slide TitleSlide Title • Elements of Design Color Line Shape Form Texture • Principles of Design • Design Portfolio
- 3. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Line • Types • Placement • Illusion • Message • Portfolio
- 4. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Line • Line is an elongated mark that connects two or more points. • Two types of Lines • Straight Line Vertical Horizontal• Two types of Lines Structural Line: Necessary for basic Construction of the garment and fit. Seams, Darts, Pleats etc.. Decorative Line: Trims, Line patterns in Fabric, Top Stitch etc… Horizontal Diagonal or oblique • Curved Lines • Zigzag Lines • Abstract lines
- 5. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Line • Types • Structural : Required for Maintaining the shape ofMaintaining the shape of the garment • Decorative: Purely added by the designer for decorative purpose.
- 6. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Identify Types of LinesIdentify Types of Lines
- 7. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Line’s Impact • Direction • Move Up Move Down • Message or Mood • Masculine • Feminine • Move Down • Move Across • Illusion • Taller • Narrow • Wider Feminine • Grace • Clam • Anger • Freedom • Movement
- 8. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Vertical Lines • Message Formal, strong, dignified, stiff, business-like, stately, conservative, grandious, majestic, efficient • Illusion• Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces length, height, narrowness, thinness– slimming, counters horizontal lines • Placement Deep v-necklines, pointed collars, narrow lapels, narrow panels or gores, fabric insets, lengthwise grainline, vertical stripes, darts, tucks, pleats, folds, crease, zippers, row of buttons, pockets, ties, neckties, long sleeves, high heels
- 9. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Vertical Lines Identify the PlacementsVertical Lines Identify the Placements
- 10. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Horizontal Lines • Message Restful, stable, calm, relaxed, casual, quiet, serene, in repose, lethargic • Illusion• Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces width, bulk, shortness, counters vertical lines, when placed high appears taller, when placed low appears shorter • Placement Necklines, flat collars, bow ties, yoke lines, horizontal stripes, belts, cuffs, waistline, sashes, patch/flap pockets, wide-set double-breasted closure, strap shoes, platform shoes, wide- brimmed hat
- 11. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Horizontal Lines Identify the PlacementsHorizontal Lines Identify the Placements
- 12. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Diagonal Lines • Message Active, movement, instability, excitement, interesting, dramatic, restless, sophisticated, in motion, vitalitymotion, vitality • Illusion Increases, emphasizes, reinforces the direction of the dominant angle, counters vertical and horizontal lines • Placement V-shaped neckline, open collar, lapels, raglan sleeve seamlines, French darts, closures, surplice closure, row of buttons, fabric inset, diagonal stripes, gores, herringbone pattern, zigzag pattern, A-line skirt, flared skirt or pants, shoe laces crisscross straps
- 13. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Diagonal Lines Identify the PlacementsDiagonal Lines Identify the Placements
- 14. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line Curved Lines • Message Gentle, Romantic, Fragile, Soft, Casual, Feminine, Graceful, Sensual • Illusion• Illusion Holds attention longer, increases, emphasizes, reinforces rounded soft-body curves, counter straight lines and angular body areas • Placement Fabric pattern, necklines, collars, yokelines, seamlines, bows, lapels, sleeves, ruffles, skirts, gathers, trims, buttons
- 15. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Curved Lines Identify the PlacementsCurved Lines Identify the Placements
- 16. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line –– Visual EffectsVisual Effects Straight Lines • Movement: Up and Down • Illusion: Taller and Narrow Taller Wider Taller &Top Heavy Wider&BottomHeavy ShortenandWiden
- 17. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Lines Visual EffectLines Visual Effect
- 18. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line –– Visual EffectsVisual Effects Expressive Lines • Expresses mood Chaos, Turmoil & Prospect, Order & Freedom Calm, Silence, Tidy, Simplicity Strength & Hurry Chaos, Turmoil & Anger
- 19. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line -- PortfolioPortfolio Portfolio Preparation • Create portfolio pages Straight Line: Vertical, Horizontal & Diagonal Line Curved Line • Address the following in the paragraph: What lines are found in the picture? Where are the lines found? (Placement) Are the lines structural or decorative? What is the illusion and message associated with the described lines.
- 20. Elements of Design: LineElements of Design: Line -- PortfolioPortfolio Steps to Write Messages • Step I Find the Criteria and take notes of the Placement, Illusion and Message (Visual Effects) • Step II Combine the notes to create the Paragraph i.e the complete message • Do’s and Don’ts Don’t use I, She, He, I think, I guess, I suppose etc Write the Message in Present tense Be Specific When talking about the person in the picture address as “the model”
- 21. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Portfolio PreparationPortfolio Preparation
- 22. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: ShapeShape Curved Lines • Message Gentle, Romantic, Fragile, Soft, Casual, Feminine, Graceful, Sensual • Illusion• Illusion Holds attention longer, increases, emphasizes, reinforces rounded soft-body curves, counter straight lines and angular body areas • Placement Fabric pattern, necklines, collars, yokelines, seamlines, bows, lapels, sleeves, ruffles, skirts, gathers, trims, buttons
- 23. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: Portfolio PreparationPortfolio Preparation
- 24. Elements of Design:Elements of Design: LineLine