The document discusses basic principles of graphic and layout design for online environments. It outlines principles such as balance, emphasis, movement, pattern/repetition/rhythm, and proportion. It also defines infographics as using graphics and images to represent statistical data in an engaging visual format. Finally, it provides a table comparing common file formats for images, outlining their uses, support for transparency and animation.
The document discusses basic principles of graphic and layout design for online environments. It outlines principles such as balance, emphasis, movement, pattern/repetition/rhythm, and proportion. It also defines infographics as using graphics and images to represent statistical data in an engaging visual format. Finally, it provides a table comparing common file formats for images, outlining their uses, support for transparency and animation.
The document discusses basic principles of graphic and layout design for online environments. It outlines principles such as balance, emphasis, movement, pattern/repetition/rhythm, and proportion. It also defines infographics as using graphics and images to represent statistical data in an engaging visual format. Finally, it provides a table comparing common file formats for images, outlining their uses, support for transparency and animation.
ENVIRONMENT BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRAPHIC AND LAYOUT Balance – The visual weight of objects, texture, colors, and space is evenly distributed on the screen. Emphasis – An area in design that may appear different in size texture shape or color to attract viewers attention BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRAPHIC AND LAYOUT Movement –Visuals elements guide the viewers eye around the screen BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRAPHIC AND LAYOUT Pattern, Repetition, and Rhythm – These are the repeating visual element on an image or layout to create a unity in the layout or image. Rhythm is achieved when visual elements create a sense of organized movement. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRAPHIC AND LAYOU Proportion- Visual Elements create a sense of unity where they relate well with one another BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRAPHIC AND LAYOUT Variety – This uses several design elements to draw a viewers attention. INFOGRAPHICS Information graphics or infographics are used to represent information, statistical data or knowledge in a graphical manner usually done in a creative way to attract viewer attention. Infographics make complex data become more visually appealing to an average user. PIKTOCHART FILE FORMATS NAMES FILE EXTENSION USE SUPPORT SUPPORT TRANSPARENCY ANIMATIION
JOINT .jpg or .jpeg Real-Life photographs No No
PHOTOGRAPHICS high compression EXPERT GROUPS GRAPHICS .gif Computer generated Yes Yes INTERCHANGE graphics FORMAT PORTABLE .png Screenshots, high Yes No NETWORK compatability GRAPHICS