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Basic Principles of Graphics and Layout
Basic Principles of Graphics and Layout
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BASIC PRINCIPLES
OF
GRAPHICS AND
LAYOUT
Thevisual weight of objects, texture, colors,
and space is evenly distributed on the
screen.
When visiting a website, check if one side
holds the same amount of weight on the
other.
Thecolors should also have a similar visual
weight.
BALANCE
An area in the design that
may appear different in size,
texture, shape or color to
attract the viewer’s attention.
EMPHASIS
Visual
elements guide the
viewer’s eyes around the
screen.
MOVEMENT
Theseare the repeating visual element on
an image or layout to create unity in the
layout or image.
Rhythm is achieved when visual elements
create a sense of organized movement.
PATTERN, REPETITION
AND RHYTHM.
Visual elements create a sense
of unity where they relate well
with one another.
PROPORTION
Thisuses several design elements
to draw a viewer’s attention.
VARIETY