Principles of Design

Principles of Design

Principles of design serve as guidelines for combining elements of design to create attractive garments. 

Proportion, balance, repetition, emphasis or harmony comprises the POD.

1. Rhythm: Repetition or visual beat. [1]
2. Emphasis: A principle of design, which is used for highlighting a certain part in garment design.[1]
3. Balance: refers to the distribution of visual weight within a composition or creating a sense of equilibrium. [1]
4. Gradation: Collecting elements with gradual changes. [1]
5. Proportion: Relationship of certain pieces to the whole and to each other. [1]

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