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Unit 2 of 3 · B.Sc Textile Sem 3

Unit 2: Theme development

Design Process notes · PTU syllabus (BSTD 306-20)

3 min read2 topics5 exam questions
On this page
  1. Unit summary
  2. Theme and inspiration
  3. Initial concepts
  4. Key terms
  5. Quick revision
  6. Important questions

Unit summary

A theme gives a design its direction. This unit explains developing a theme board or source of inspiration, a colour palette and initial concepts.

After this unit you can

  • Choose a theme and gather inspiration
  • Prepare a theme board and colour palette
  • Produce initial design concepts

PTU syllabus topics

  • Developing a theme board or source of inspiration
  • colour palette development
  • initial concepts
ProcessBuilding a theme board
  1. 1Pick a theme

    e.g. monsoon, architecture

  2. 2Collect images and objects
  3. 3Group by mood and colour
  4. 4Arrange on a board
  5. 5Add title and keywords
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Topic 1

Theme and inspiration

ProcessFrom theme to concept
  1. 1

    Select theme

  2. 2

    Collect images and samples

  3. 3

    Make theme (mood) board

  4. 4

    Extract colour palette

  5. 5

    Sketch initial concepts

  6. 6

    Choose and refine

A theme board shows images, textures, trims and swatches that capture the mood. Sources: nature, architecture, art, culture, travel, street style and history.

GraphColour palette from a theme board: main, secondary and accent colours
Main (60%)Secondary (30%)Accent(10%)

The 60-30-10 rule keeps a palette balanced: one dominant colour, one supporting colour and one accent

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Topic 2

Initial concepts

Prepare 6–10 thumbnail sketches, vary silhouette, print and trim, and select 2–3 for development using criteria: fit with the theme, feasibility, cost and customer appeal.

Key terms

Theme board
Collage of inspiration
Colour palette
Chosen set of colours
Thumbnail
Small quick sketch
Silhouette
Outline shape of a garment
Concept
Initial design idea

Quick revision

  • Theme → board → palette → concepts.
  • 60-30-10 colour rule.
  • Select concepts by theme, cost and feasibility.

Important exam questions

Practice questions written to the PTU exam pattern for this unit's syllabus: short answers (Section A style) and long answers (Sections B and C style).

Short-answer questions

  1. Q1.What is a theme board?
  2. Q2.State the 60-30-10 rule.
  3. Q3.What is a thumbnail?
  4. Q4.Give two sources of inspiration.

Long-answer questions

  1. Q1.Explain how a design theme is developed into concepts.

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