Visual Design Composition Techniques

This video tutorial by Laura Kyung from Envato Tuts+ covers the essentials of creating harmonious and striking visuals through composition. It introduces key principles such as focal point, scale, and contrast, and explores advanced techniques like the rule of thirds and the golden ratio. Practical tips for enhancing compositions and using tools like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop are also provided.

What is the primary goal of composition in visual design?

• To create a chaotic and busy image

• To use as many colors as possible

• To arrange elements randomly

• To tell a story and appeal to the viewer

Which principle of composition involves arranging elements from most important to least important?

• Repetition

• Contrast

• Hierarchy

• Balance

What does the rule of thirds help to achieve in a composition?

• A chaotic image

• A symmetrical image

• A balanced image

• A colorful image

Which technique involves using an odd number of elements to create balance?

• Rule of thirds

• Golden ratio

• Rule of odds

• Framing

What is the golden ratio also known as?

• Divine proportion

• Symmetrical balance

• Visual weight

• Rule of thirds

Which technique uses space in front of a subject to create a sense of direction?

• Dominance

• Filling the frame

• Framing

• Lead room

What does layering in composition help to achieve?

• A symmetrical balance

• A monochrome effect

• A 3D illusion

• A flat image

What is the purpose of using the horizon line in a composition?

• To add more colors

• To create a symmetrical balance

• To emphasize subjects

• To create a 3D effect

Which technique is influenced by Western culture and psychology?

• Rule of odds

• Golden triangle

• Left to right

• Framing

Which software allows you to create custom grids for composition?

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Illustrator

• CorelDRAW

• GIMP