Good Design

Question 1

Unity & Variety

Answer 1

Unity: gives it the appearance of oneness or resolution
-ex: size, color

Variety: Differences in appereance
-ex: Size, Color

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

Can be seen by symmetry but also asymmetry
-ex: one big object being offset by 3 smaller objects

Question 3

Hierarchy

Answer 3

Most important elements should be the most prominent

Question 4

Contrast

Answer 4

Most important elements should have the most contrast

Question 5

Emphasis

Answer 5

Impact of an object, aka focal point

Question 6

Scale/Proportion

Answer 6

Sizing of elements or a standard of measurement
-can be used in combination with other principles like emphasis to draw the viewer into a focal point
-helps us make sense of designs or imagery

Question 7

Repetition

Answer 7

Recurrance of design element
-can be used with other design elements to lead viewer to focal point