| A | B |
| Line | A shape that connects two points |
| Shape | Any two-dimensional area with a recognizable boundary |
| Form | A shape that has become 3D |
| Texture | Physical quality of a surface. |
| Balance | The equal distribution of visual weight |
| Graphic Design | A craft where one creates visual content to communicate messages. |
| Desktop Publishing | The the production of printed matter from a desktop computer with software. |
| Geometric shape | A category of shapes where the the shape forms a regular geometrical figure |
| Organic shape | A category of shapes where the shapes are more free form |
| Shadow | A technique that can create the illusion of layers or give an object a sense of place. |
| Symmetrical designs | Designs that are the same or similar on both sides of an axis. |
| Asymmetrical designs | Designs that are different on both sides of an axis, but the weight is still evenly distributed. |
| Rule of Thirds | This imagines your work area divided into a 3x3 grid. The focal point of the image is placed on or near one of the grid lines, creating visual balance with the rest of the space. |