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principles of design
Question | Answer |
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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 |