9+ Swirl Vectors
Swirls are beautiful as they are used to add details to an object or print as well as interior and architectural structures which serve no other purpose than to make it more interesting and appealing. They are a type of decorations, embellishments, printed designs, or patterns which do absolutely nothing to the function of the object it is attached to but has a great effect on its overall quality.
On this page, we have gathered some of the most beautiful vector designs of swirls to help designers and artists alike create rich artwork and save time. We have a huge spectrum of patterns and other art elements available on our site, so feel free to browse and find just the right ingredient for your designs!
Floral Swirl Vector
Vintage Swirl Vector
Decorative Swirl Vector
Swirl Circle Vector
Swirl Frame Vector
How are Swirl Vectors Used
Swirls are inspired from different resources and they can be used in several ways. Here are some of their uses.
- Formal correspondence. The early use of swirls in formal writing indicates that the writer is a well-educated individual. It was then adapted for business correspondence and personal letter writing.
- Formal invitations. Wedding collateral and stationery need to be pretty, and what other way to make your prints beautiful than adding swirls. They help make your wedding invitations look elegant.
- Web design. The use of swirls as patterns in Web backgrounds has been popular nowadays. It is a great way to add a level of sophistication and adds a lot of intricate detail to any design.
- Logos. Logos, especially those that are made from letters or texts, can use a good amount of swirls to make it unique and one of a kind and to ensure no other logos like yours are out there.
- Other design projects. Posters, letterheads, and other graphic design projects and print material can also use swirls just for the purpose of enhancing its design.
Anyway, don’t forget to check out our compilation of frame vectors as well while you’re here.
Swirl Border Vector
Swirl Vector Design
Abstract Swirl Vector
Water Swirl Vector
Wedding Swirl Vector
How Swirls Came to Be
A large variety of decorative styles and motifs have developed the swirls and its uses:
- Flourishes. Often described as the curly and frilly bits which are often added to a type to make it look fancy. They can also be made by exaggerating the serifs, terminals, tail, and entry strokes on a glyph.
- Fleurons. This is a typographic element that is used either as a punctuation mark or as an ornament for typographic compositions. They’re stylized forms of flowers or leaves and is called the Aldus leaf.
- Vignette. They are the decorative designs in books that are used to separate sections or chapters and a decorative artwork at the border of images. They are originally in the form of vine leaves and tendrils.
- Headpieces. An ornamental design or decorative band placed at the top of the page to indicate the new chapter of a book.
- Tailpieces. An ornament shaped like a pyramid or a cone that resembles the bottom of ancient lamps. It is used as support in architecture and to fill up a blank space at the bottom of the page in printing.
- Curlicues. This is an ornament characterized by a fancy short twist or a decorative curl, which is usually composed of a series of concentric circles. It is mostly used in calligraphy or in the design of an object.
You may also want to take a look at our collection of floral vectors for more interesting ideas!
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