design principals Flashcards
Principals of design
unity
balance
Contrast
Emphasis
Proportion/ scale
Rhythm/ movement
repetition
is the arrangement of visual elements
in the design. It‘s where the different parts of Design create the whole.
vary widely in style and purpose, from the layout of a magazine spread to the furniture arrangement in an interior space.
Design Composition
The goalof deasign prienciple is to create a composition that :
- effectively conveys the intended message
- Evokes a specific emotional response
- serves a particular functional purpose.
Elements of design
line
shape
texture
space
value
color
size
is the concept of visual equilibrium and relates to our physical sense of….
Balance
it is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space.
*the elements should be ……. to make a design feel stable.
balanced
*…… is instinctive and determined by imagining a center axis running through the picture plane with the expectation that there will be some equal distribution of visual weight on either side.
Balance
Achieving equilibrium in the distribution of visual elements to create a harmonious and stable composition. This can involve ……..
symmetrical
asymmetrical
radial balance
…….. balance is a design principle in which visual elements are evenly distributed on either side of a central axis or imaginary line. It creates a mirror-image effect, with one half of the composition being a near-perfect reflection of the other.
Symmetrical
these are characteristics of what balance?
- imparts a sense of stability, order, and formality to a design.
- Elements on one side of the axis are typically identical or very similar in shape, size, color, and placement to those on the other side.
- This balance is often used in classical and traditional designs, as well as in architecture, formal documents, and some types of artwork.
Symmetrical
*…… balance occurs when visual elements are balanced through contrast, color, size, and placement
Asymmetrical
these are characteristics of what balance?
- creates a dynamic and visually exciting composition.
- It relies on carefully considering the visual weight of elements, which may differ in size, color, or shape but still achieve balance.
- One side of the composition may have fewer or smaller elements but can balance out the larger or more visually dominant elements on the other side.
- is often found in contemporary and modern designs.
Asymmetrical
*….. balance is a design principle where visual elements …. outward from a central point, creating a circular or spiral arrangement.
Radial
radiate
these are characteristics of what balance?
- conveys a sense of movement, energy, and focus toward the center of the composition.
- Elements in a … design may vary in size, shape, or color, but they are arranged in a way that maintains balance around the central axis.
- This balance is frequently used in designs with a central focal point, such as
mandalas, compass roses, circular logos, and some types of decorative patterns.
Radial balance
*……. indicates the most important element of the design based on the message. It’s the element that stands out and gets notified first.
Emphasis
The most emphasized visual element in the design is called a …….. because it attracts the viewers’ attention first
focal point
Creating Emphasis on Design can be achieved by
shape
line
size
direction
The……works by splitting an image into
thirds, so you end up with 9 equal sections, then place your main subject where the line intersects
* Visually divide your page into thirds.
* Place elements on the page within these thirds for a more exciting and visually appealing layout
rule of thirds
- The relationship between objects, or parts, of a whole. How things fit together and relate in size and scale, whether big or
small, nearby or distant.
Proportion &
Scale
- …… deals with the relative size and scale of elements within a design. It helps maintain visual balance and harmony
Proportion
Proper ……. are crucial to achieving a visually pleasing
composition.
Proportion
The golden spiral is based on the golden ratio, while the Fibonacci spiral is a spiral based on the Fibonacci
sequence.
* Both are very similar and can be used as a compositional tool
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Fibonacci sequences
* The Fibonacci sequence is the series of numbers: 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,55,89…
golden ratio
Ratio= 1.618
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……. denotes the movement in a way that
elements direct our gaze to scan the message for understanding or information
* ……. refers to the way your eye moves
throughout a picture.
* …… can be described as continuity, organized
movement in space and time.
* Sequence is the experience of the …… One space may have several different …….s
Rhythm