1. The Criteria of a Design
• Line, used to create shapes
• Shape
• Rhythm, repetition to create movement or flow
• Balance, implied stability either real or illusionary
• Emphasis, focal point or center of interest
• Repeat, composed unit
• Rhythm and balance are dictated by repeat
• Negative space as part of the design
2. Fabric
• Typically 54” wide
• Horizontal repeat has to fit into 54”
• Vertical repeat can be anything
• Design up the bolt
49. Planning a design
• Textiles are designed flat but rarely used flat.
Consider end use
• Scale
• Repeat size, Fabric horizontal repeat works
within a 54” width, wall covering 27”
• Pencil drawing
• Color
• Texture