Draping course - Design principles in draping - Emphasis

Design principles in draping - Emphasis

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A few interesting facts on focus and emphasis.

According to Anabel Damstrom emphasis is:

"SOMETHING T‍HAT IS SINGLED OUT OR MADE MORE PROMINENT HAS EMPHASIS. AN ELEMENT OF A DESIGN THAT DOMINATES OR BECOMES THE CENTER OF INTEREST HAS EMPHASIS." (BEAR FOCUS ON THIS • EMPHASIS AND THE PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF DESIGN) THE GOAL OF EMPHASIS IS TO DRAW MORE ATTENTION TO AN ELEMENT THAN IT WOULD HAVE ON ITS OWN. THE RANGE OF EMPHASIS IS BASED IN CONTRAST. THE GREATER THE CONTRAST ONE ELEMENT HAS TO THE SURROUNDING ELEMENTS, THE GREATER THE EMPHASIS (PORTER).

According to Flyeschool the difference between Emphasis and Focal point: "Emphasis is created by visually reinforcing something we want the viewer to pay attention to. Focal points are areas of interest the viewer's eyes skip to." SOMETIME THE EMPHASIS CAN ALSO BE THE FOCUS!

According to the blog of Dawn Smith - Elements of design in Party Decor: 

"Emphasis is the stressing element of your party design. One way of achieving emphasis is by creating a focal point. Your party table should ideally only have one, but it can't just be there all alone, everything else should support it. It can be the largest, brightest, or most complex part of the whole. It gets special attention because it stands out. The clemetines on this photo is an excellent sample."

The challenge is - how do we bring in emphasis on draping. By doing the unexpected! A few examples of Mandap draping with a emphasis on something special.

Normally you will put the emphasis on a specific theme, color or something of value to you like a photograph or art piece. In Indian weddings the emphasis is a lot on the seats for the bride and groom and ultimately the emphasis will be on the bride and groom.

Want to learn more? Attend one of our draping courses! Our practical courses are now approved by the SAACI Academy! If you want a discount on your draping course we would encourage you to become a member of SAACI. All of their members do get a discount from ECTA.For detail on membership go to http://www.saaci.org/?page=membershipcategories.

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Photo and Info credits:

http://dawnypoo.blogspot.co.za/2012/01/tuesday-tip-elements-of-design-in-party.html#.V9fT_vl97IU

http://www.indianweddingbuzz.com/indian-wedding-decorations-10-trendy-themes-know/

http://weddingz.in/real-weddings/

https://605.wikispaces.com/Emphasis+or+Focal+Point

http://flyeschool.com/content/emphasis-dominance-and-focal-point

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Graduation in Nairobi 2013

What a privilege it was to be part of the yearly Graduation ceremony of Divine Schools Africa. 

Not only was it held at the prestigious Panari Hotel in Nairobi but the guest list was absolutely impressive. That evening we rubbed shoulders with Mrs Kenya, the owner of the Mrs Kenya competition Terry Mungai, Esther Passaris of Adopt a Light, Treasurer of the American women association Mrs Trudy Hall Mugo and many more.

The evening started of with ushers bringing in the 200 students. 

Sue introduces the sponsors of the evening - Mrs Catherine Matsitsa(Samantha Bridal), Mr Mathew Gathua (Valentine Cake House), Mrs Terry Mungai (Ashleys Kenya), and Mr Stephen Maina (Kenya Weddings).

The best student of the year was Pascalia Maingi of Mashariki Consultancy. The students got certificates for Draping, Flower arranging, Event Management and Wedding Planning.

After the handing out of the certificates it was time for a little bit of fun. The excellent MC - Mr Alexander (Ole Sankale) had the guest dancing and laughing with his jokes. We had the privilege to cut the large cake that was given to Divine schools.

Then the fun of the evening started. We had a wonderful networking dinner at the Panari filled with entertainment, good food and new friends. An awesome graduation tradition that we can bring to SA. Watch this space….