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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