Free fashion croquis toolCroquis Lab

A free fashion croquis tool for learning fashion figure proportions. Stretch a figure from 8 to 10 heads and see where every landmark lands, then drag the body lines into place before the clock runs out.

Figure height

9heads
Fashion standard
8 realistic9 fashion10 runway
11%of height is the head
56%of height is leg
1.5heads across the shoulders

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Style

Where the landmarks sit

LandmarkHeads from top

Fashion croquis keep the head the same size and add the extra length to the neck and legs, so garments read longer on the page. Schools vary slightly; your faculty's guide always wins.

Key features

What you can do with Croquis Lab.

01

8, 9 and 10 heads

Compare realistic, fashion and runway proportions on the same figure.

02

Landmark guides

Shoulders, bust, waist, hips, knees and ankles marked in head units.

03

Timed challenge

Drag the body lines to the right heights and get scored for accuracy.

04

Levels and streaks

Harder rounds with less help as you improve.

05

Cheat sheet

A proportion table you can refer to while sketching.

06

Sound effects

Gen-Z friendly reactions for wins, near misses and fails. Mute any time.

How it works

Get started in a few steps.

  1. Choose a head count in Explore mode and study where each landmark sits.
  2. Switch to Play and press Start.
  3. Drag each body line to its correct height before time runs out.
  4. Press Check to see your accuracy and the correct positions.
  5. Repeat to climb levels and beat your best score.

Why use this game

Practical benefits for students and designers.

Train your eye

Proportion is muscle memory. Short, repeated rounds build it faster than copying templates.

Fix common mistakes

Most beginners draw the waist too low and legs too short. The tool shows exactly where.

Practise anywhere

Quick rounds work on a phone between classes.

Prepare for entrance tests

Figure drawing appears in many fashion design aptitude tests.

Who is it for?

Made for learners and working designers.

  • Fashion design students
  • Fashion illustration beginners
  • Students preparing for fashion design entrance exams
  • Stylists and costume designers
  • Hobby sketchers

Related design concepts

The ideas behind the game, in brief.

What is a croquis?

A croquis is a quick fashion figure sketch used as the base for drawing garments. It is elongated for elegance, unlike realistic anatomy drawing.

Head units

Fashion figures are measured in head lengths. A realistic adult is about 7.5 heads tall. Fashion croquis use 9 heads, runway illustration up to 10.

Where the length goes

The extra length in a fashion croquis is added mostly to the legs, while the torso stays close to real proportion.

Balance line

A vertical line from the pit of the neck to the floor keeps a posed figure balanced over its weight-bearing foot.

Related IMS DIA courses

Study these topics in depth at IMS Design & Innovation Academy, Noida.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a fashion croquis tool?

It is an interactive figure template that shows fashion figure proportions in head units and lets you practise placing body landmarks correctly.

How many heads tall is a fashion croquis?

Most fashion croquis are 9 heads tall. Runway illustrations often stretch to 10 heads, while realistic figures are about 8.

Is the Croquis Lab free?

Yes. It is free and works in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops.

Can beginners use it?

Yes. Explore mode explains every landmark, and the challenge starts easy before reducing the hints.

Does it replace drawing practice?

No. It trains your eye for proportion so your pencil sketches improve faster.

Which course at IMS DIA teaches fashion illustration?

Fashion illustration and croquis drawing are core to the B.Des Fashion Design programme and the fashion diploma with Medusa.

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