This weeks Flashcards

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Balance

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How things are arranged to feel even or stable.
🔹 Example: A shirt with the same design on both sides = symmetrical balance.

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Contrast

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Using opposites to make something stand out.
🔹 Example: Black text on a white background or big shapes next to small ones.

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Emphasis

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The part of the design that grabs your attention first.
🔹 Example: A bright logo in the center of a shirt.

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Repetition

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Using the same shapes, colors, or patterns again and again.
🔹 Example: A checkerboard pattern or repeating logos.

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Movement

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How your eyes move through the design.
🔹 Example: A swirling design that makes your eyes follow the curve.

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Proportion

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The size of things compared to each other.
🔹 Example: Big shoes with a tiny hat might look silly — unless that’s the style!

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Unity

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When everything in the design works well together and feels like one piece.
🔹 Example: A matching outfit with all colors and patterns working together.

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Variety

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Using different elements to keep the design interesting.
🔹 Example: Mixing shapes, textures, or colors in a cool way.

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Rhythm

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The feeling of movement created by repeating elements like lines, shapes, or colors in a pattern.

Example:
A row of zigzag shapes that guide your eye across a design — like a beat in music.

🎵 Think of rhythm as the “beat” of the design that keeps your eyes moving smoothly.

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Typography

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Arranging text so it's easy to read and looks good.
🔹 Example: A book title that is clear and eye-catching.