Design Method of Original Motifs and Decorative Patterns Using Geometric Baseline Derived from Japanese Crafts

摘要

This study focused on the method of designing original motifs and patterns through analog and digital means. The design of Japanese craft products, including their shapes, colors, decorative motifs and patterns is here referred to as "Zuan". This study established the method of using sensibility and imaginations in the process of depicting drawing rather than sketching the object directly. It also focused on the application of rough geometric illustrations that are used to simplify and harmonize the shape of objects in the creation of a crest as seen in "zuan" education. At the preliminary stage of the design process, 10 s drawing method was suggested and "zuan" geometric baseline was used to derive sketches of simple motifs and shapes. Three types of design method using geometric baselines were considered in this study. The effects to expand the imagination of design shapes and their tendency was shown. The baselines were finally analyzed to determine their visual effects.