5 Focus Areas
1.Apparel – Can be worn, are functional and easily cleaned. E.g. clothing and accessories, shoes, hats, jewellery, belts
2.Costume – Items relating to a particular culture, historical period or occasion. E.g. theatre/dance/performance costumes, masks, headdresses, folk and traditional costumes
3.Furnishings – Items for interiors. E.g. cushions, bed linen, curtains, lampshades, quilt covers, table covers and beanbags
4.Non-apparel – Items that are functional. E.g. tents, sleeping bags, toys, umbrellas and bags
5.Textile Arts – Highly decorative. E.g. wall hangings, cushions, wearable art, fibre-based artworks and embroidery
2.Costume – Items relating to a particular culture, historical period or occasion. E.g. theatre/dance/performance costumes, masks, headdresses, folk and traditional costumes
3.Furnishings – Items for interiors. E.g. cushions, bed linen, curtains, lampshades, quilt covers, table covers and beanbags
4.Non-apparel – Items that are functional. E.g. tents, sleeping bags, toys, umbrellas and bags
5.Textile Arts – Highly decorative. E.g. wall hangings, cushions, wearable art, fibre-based artworks and embroidery
In the following pictures, consider:
What focus area does the item belong to?
What design features have been used?
What considerations has the designer taken into account?
What elements and principles of design have been used?
What focus area does the item belong to?
What design features have been used?
What considerations has the designer taken into account?
What elements and principles of design have been used?