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Principles of Design

The document discusses five principles of design: balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony/unity, and proportion. It provides examples and definitions for each principle. Balance can take symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial forms. Emphasis creates a focal point. Rhythm uses repetition to create movement. Harmony/unity establishes a good balance between unified and varied elements. Proportion relates to the relationships between different elements of a design or garment.

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Principles of Design

The document discusses five principles of design: balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony/unity, and proportion. It provides examples and definitions for each principle. Balance can take symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial forms. Emphasis creates a focal point. Rhythm uses repetition to create movement. Harmony/unity establishes a good balance between unified and varied elements. Proportion relates to the relationships between different elements of a design or garment.

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PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Sanjeev Tamang
• Principles are rules of using
Elements of Design

• Principles are flexible and


should be interpreted with
a current trend or problem
the designer is trying to
solve.
FIVE PRINCIPLES

• Balance.

• Emphasis.

• Rhythm.

• Harmony (unity)

• Proportion.
Balance is the principle that the parts or features of
a garment have equal visual weight.

Symmetrical Balance

Asymmetrical Balance

Radial Balance
Symmetrical Balance
Symmetrical Balance
Symmetrical balance can be thought of as 50/50 balance or like a mirror
image.
Asymmetrical Balance

Asymmetrical balance occurs when you have different


visual images on either side of a design, and yet the
image still seems balanced.

To be considered asymmetrical, a design needs to have


unequal visual weight on either side, but those unequal
visuals need to balance each other.
Asymmetry) means that the two halves of the work of art are different, however, try to create balance. In other
words, although the sides may not be exactly the same, there will be elements that interact in a way that makes each
side equally important. 
Radial symmetry means the weight of the image or form radiates from a center
point. 
Emphasis
• Emphasis in dress creates a focal point in a design; it is how we bring
attention to what is most important. Emphasis is what catches the eye and
makes the viewer stop and look at the image.
Rhythm

• Refers to a regular repetition of elements of art to produce the look and


feel of movement.

• Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used


repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a
mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety
is essential.
• There are 5 different methods of showing rhythm; Alternating, Flowing,
Progressive, Random, and Regular. 
Rhythm

• Rhythm in art and design refers to a relationship between elements that creates a
sense of harmony . Rhythm can be seen in patterns, in relationships between
colours and shapes, and in repetitions of lines and forms.
Alternating Rhythm
• Regular rhythm – elements are repeated exactly in an evenly spaced
arrangement.

• Flowing rhythm – movement is suggested through repeating organic


shapes or through irregular repetition of repeating elements.

• Progressive rhythm – a sequence is created in which the elements are


changed slightly every time they are repeated
Flowing Rhythm
Progressive Rhythm
Harmony or Unity

• It is also called as UNITY of design. A good balance between unity


and variety must be established to avoid a chaotic or a lifeless design.

• Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art,
which creates a sense of completeness.
Proportion

• Proportion is one of the most important principles of design, especially when applied to
a garment. It relates to different elements of a garment such as a number, size, and
amount.

• Proportion is the relationship of two or more elements in a design and how they
compare with one another. Proportion is said to be harmonious when a correct or
desirable relationship exists between the elements with respect to size, color, quantity,
degree, or setting. Good proportion adds harmony, symmetry, or balance among the
parts of a design.
• Pleasing relationship between the garment and its different parts.
Thank you

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