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Design Principles
Vocabulary: V-1.01
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |