Basic Design Principles

One gets the impression that the artwork is solid and "feels right."

• Balance

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Repetition

It alludes to how visually significant each compositional piece is.

• Proportion

• Movement

• Balance

• Contrast

Curving or diagonal lines can evoke a feeling of _____.

• White Space

• Emphasis

• Movement

• Repetition

It's usually beneficial to approach your design in segments rather than as a complete when using white space.

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What are the basic design principles?

Give at least 5 of them.

Repetition unifies and strengthen a design.

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Proportion is merely giving a piece more breathing room, which can elevate it from average to successful.

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Areas of _____ are among the first places that a viewers eye is drawn.

• Contrast

• Movement

• Emphasis

• Balance

Rhythm describes the connections and interactions between the various parts of the composition.

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Repetition can have multiple meanings and elements in design. Pattern focuses on the same object being repeated; patterns are made up from different components which are then repeated in the same way throughout the design.

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