asymmetry in design

Asymmetry, the lack of symmetry or equality, is often used as a method of achieving a harmony for many designs. In nature, we tend to find people with more symmetrical faces to be considered more attractive and concerned with the health of faces lacking symmetry.

Though, designers often play with asymmetry to draw our attention away from imperfections, or around the design more. Asymmetry allows our eyes to travel more, creating a more attractive, playful and thought provoking design. Irregular cuts are currently trendy, seen on and off the runway during fashion week, and provide "complete freedom and break away from the rigid lines of symmetry." Though an asymmetrical hemline has been popular for a long time, ancient greek statues are seen sporting these trendy styles.