Alog, Kimberly M.

Janerol, Ashley Nicole N.

Principles of Design

Balance
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
RadialNatural)
Radial (Man-made)

Emphasis

Proportion

Variety

Contrast

Movement

Pattern

Harmony

Unity
Alog, Kimberly M.
Janerol, Ashley Nicole N.
Principles of Design
I. Balance
Symmetrical
This sculpture located in front
of the SLU’s christmas tree is
an example of a symmetrically
balanced art. If we were to put
a line at the center, one side
would be a mirror image of
itself.
Radial (Man-made)
The SLU fountain located
near the Diego Silang building
is an example of art with
radial symmetry since it is
symmetrical around its central
point when viewed from above.
Asymmetrical
The Founder of CICM’s statue
found along the giant steps is
an example of asymmetrically
balanced art. As seen, the
statue is still balanced but
when cut in half, the sides
would be different from each
other.
Radial (Natural)
The flowers found around the
SLU fountain is a perfect
example of a radial symmetric
art created by nature.
Alog, Kimberly M.
Janerol, Ashley Nicole N.

2. Emphasis

This painting located on the
4th floor of Perfecto building
draws the attention of the
people by using colors that
are close to each other with
different values which creates
emphasis.
(Value)
(Complementary)
Another flower found along
the SLU fountain showcases
emphasis by the use of
contrasting colors. In this
image, the yellow flower is
given emphasis by the green
leaves behind it.

(Intensity of Light)
(Subordination)
The text “Diego Silang Bldg.”
becomes the focal point in the
image above and was given
emphasis when struck by the
sunlight.
Alog, Kimberly M.
Janerol, Ashley Nicole N.
This picture was captured
beside the cafeteria, the
people lining up acted as
additional elements in order
to make the ATM stand out.

Movement
Located at SLU Gate 3
The vehicles creates an illusion of motion
on
that appears as the viewer’s eyes are
guided across the composition.
Proportion
Located in front of Diego Silang
Building. There are two people
the right side and left side.
All objects are equally divided
which makes it as a whole.

Variety
Pattern This picture was captured
Located at Diego Silang beside the SLU’s Giant Steps.
Alog, Kimberly M.
Janerol, Ashley Nicole N.
Building. This is an example of
pattern. It creates a motif, a design
element that is repeated across
the surface to create a pattern with
unity in a design
As you can see it has several
elements treated in different
ways including sizes, shapes,
colors, and etc. to create
visual variety.

(Harmony)

In this picture, we can see the

different elements of art, since
these elements are related,
they create something
pleasant and harmonious to
the eyes.