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Design Principals
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Balance | determined by how elements are arranged |
| Symmetrical | elements of the 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. |
| Unity/Harmony | all of the design elements are consistent with each other in shape, style and color and consistent with overall message. (repetition/consistency) |
| Scale/Proportion | the relationships between the sizes of various elements. creates visual impact |
| Examples of Unity/Harmony | Using consistent with each other in shape, style and color and consistent with overall message.Helps reader understand the whole message. |
| Dominance/Emphasis | The 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 mathematical center of the page |
| Z-Pattern | The visual path the eye follows when looking at a printed page |