Title: Describe the elements and principles of design.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-18) > Section: Exploring the Design Process

Description should include

- elements of design
  - line
  - form
  - space
  - texture
  - color
  - value
- principles of design
  - movement
  - balance
  - contrast
  - proportion
  - scale
  - repetition
  - rhythm
  - variety
  - emphasis
  - harmony
  - unity
- the role of form vs. function in current design trends.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the elements and principles of design?
- How are the elements and principles of design addressed in textile products and in fashion design?

Communication

- How can designers gain client input regarding the elements and principles of design in a project?
- How can a designer best communicate to a client the ways the elements and principles of design have been applied in a project?

Leadership

- What is the relationship among design principles, design elements, and balance?
- Why is this relationship important to a fashion designer?

Management

- What resources are available to assist the fashion designer in applying the elements and principles of design to a project?
- How can one manage a client's wishes about a design project?