Understanding Design

The surface characteristics or feel of an object.

• Space

• Texture

• Color

• Line

A series of points connected together to form a narrow path.

• Space

• Color

• Line

• Shape

The outline or silhouette of an object.

• Space

• Line

• Texture

• Shape

The area inside the shape, or outline, of an object.

• Line

• Shape

• Space

• Texture

The hue, value and intensity of the light reflected by an object.

• Texture

• Color

• Shape

• LIne

The internal spaces of a shape work together.

• Balance

• Harmony

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

The focal point , or center of interest of a garment.

• Proportion

• Balance

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

The size relationship of each of the internal spaces within a garment

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Harmony

• Proportion

The flow of lines, shapes, space and texture of a garment.

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Proportion

• Harmony

The pleasing arrangement of all parts of a garment.

• Proportion

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Emphasis