Decorative Design

Decorative Design

It is the surface enrichment of structural design any line, colour of material that has been applied on structural design for the purpose of adding a richer quality is a decorative design.

Beauty is the structure of design. Decorative design is only the luxury. e.g.: After weaving, when the impart design it is decorative: e.g.: Applique, embroidery, painting or any trimmings.

 

Decorative Design

Requirements of Good Decorative Design:

1 It should be used in moderation

2 It should be placed at a structural points and should strengthen the shape of the object

3 The decorative design should be suitable for the material and for the type of service it must give.

4 There should be enough background space to give an effect of simplicity and dignity to design.

5 Surface pattern should cover the surface quietly

Types of Decorative Design:

They are 5 types of decorative design.

a. Naturalistic

b. Conventional

c. Abstract

d. Historic

e. Geometric

a. Naturalistic Design: When objects from nature are selected and are reproduced exactly with photographic correction it is known as naturalistic design. eg: Flowers, leaves, animals and landscape.

b. Conventional Design: When an object from nature s adopted to suit the purpose of the object and be decorative the motif ceases to be naturalistic.

c. Abstract Design: Motif which does not have the nature as the source but the combination of lines producing irregular form i.e. not easily recognized. The modern art is an abstract design.

d. Historic Design: It refers to the famous monuments or building of historic importance. eg: Temple, Taj Mahal

e. Geometric Design: It is not derived from nature. It is derived from circles, rectangle, triangle, parallel lines and so on.

The basic requirements of a good decorative deign for clothing are as follows:

Applied and design should reinforced the basic design concept created in the construction of the garment. This is achieved when the placement of trims is created to the structural design.

Decorative design is very attractive when it is created in size and structure to the textile of the garment. Suitable combination of textures includes:

1 Fine embroidery for fine fabric

2 Ricrac for medium weight cotton

3 Sequence for shiny fine material