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Design Principles
Vocabulary: V-1.01
Term | Definition |
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Balance | determined by how elements are arranged |
symmetrical | elements of the design are centered or evenly divided horizontally and vertically on a page |
asymmetrical | off-center alignment created with an odd or mismatched number of elements |
radial | elements radiate or swirl out from a center point |
contrast | emphasizing the difference between two elements. creates interest and excitement |
Unity/Harmony | all of the design elements are consistent with each other in shape, style and color, and consistent with the over all message. |
Scale/Proportion | relationships between the sizes of various elements. Creates visual impact and aids readability |
Dominance/Emphasis | first element the eye sees; the focal point |
Grids | visually dividing the layout into columns and/or rows |
rule of thirds | visually dividing the page into thirds vertically and horizontally and placing the most important element along a line or where the lines intersect |
optical center | the spot that the eye sees when it first encounters a page. it is slightly above and to the right of the mathematical center of the page |
Z-pattern | the visual path the eye follows when looking at a printed page |