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gabby gordon
principles of design
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the principles of design | balance, rhythm, proportion/scale, emphasis, unity |
| what is balance | achieved when parts of design are equally distributed |
| example | plants, insects, humans |
| asymmetric | parts of design that are not identical but are equal in visual weight |
| vertical balance | top and bottom parts are equal |
| horizontal balance | left to right parts are equal |
| radial | elements radiate out of design |
| what does rhythm give design | direction and movement |
| gradation | design increases or decreases in size or color |
| radiation | lines or designs move out from center point |
| repetition | design is copied or repeated |
| continues line | design creates a continuous line for the eye to follow |
| proportion/ scale | each of the parts are the right size to belong to the whole |
| emphasis | focal point of design |
| unity/harmony | all elements and principles work together to create a harmony |
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