Introduction to Design

• Design – Definition and understanding aspects of design
• Design process – Concept, research, design exploration & conceptualization
• Classification to Design

·   Structural Design: variation in fiber, yarn, fabric development

·   Applied Design: Applied: dyeing, printing, finishing, painting & embroidery

• Motifs & its characteristics
• Types of motifs: Geometrical, Stylized, Figurative, Abstract, Folk, Tribal
• Concept of Repeat in Design
• Types of Repeats:  Plain, Vertical, Horizontal, Twill, Mirror, Half step, All over

• Elements of Design-
  • Lines – types of lines and application of lines
  • Color – Intensity, value, hue
  • Aspects of color, color wheel and color schemes
  • Texture –definition and its types, factors affecting textures
  • Form – space, shape, form and silhouette
• Principles of Design-Harmony, Proportion, Balance, Rhythm and Emphasis
• Application of elements and principles of design as related to textiles

• Types of designs : Floral, Ethnic or folk, Monotone, Patchwork, Liberty, Chintz, Conversational, Batik, Geometric, Foulard, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Contemporary, Botanical, Toile, Scenic or Landscape, Country French, Tropical, Tapestry or warp, Neoclassical, Damask, Documentary, Coordinate Patterns.
• Process of designing printed fabric :

Layout : Different layouts, the rough layout, the arrangements of layouts, establishing design size, drawing the motifs, refining the motifs.

Colour : colour ways, using a colour chart, mixing and matching colours, Making coloured grounds, Painting a Blotch

• Role and responsibilities of Textile Designer
• Textile trends, forecasting
• Special design techniques
• The Role of computer in textile designs.