A | B |
Alignment | Creates order and organizes page elements |
Alignment | Placement of text and graphics to line up |
Alignment | Left, Right, Center, and Justification |
Repetition | Using the same logo or color throughout your design |
Repetition | Takes 3 or more formats to stick with the reader |
Balance | Symetrical/Asymetrical/Radial |
Symmetrical Balance | A mirror image |
Asymmetrical Balance | Several smaller items balanced by a larger item on the other side |
Radial Balance | All elements radiate out from center |
Color | Increase impact of words or emphasis in charts or graphs |
Color | Don’t use on thin font |
Proximity | Distance between word, sentences, pictures, etc. |
Proximity | Creates a relationship among elements |
White Space | Calls attention to something |
White Space | Blank space free of text or graphics |
Font | Typeface |
Font | If you use too many the message becomes lost and hard to read |
Serif | Typeface with feet |
Sans Serif | Typeface with no feet |
Font | Should match the image you are creating |
Design Principles | Alignment,Font,Proximity,Repetition,Color,Balance |