Design Principles

1. The principles of design describe the ways that artists use the elements of art in a work of art. Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable.

Balance

Balance is the concept of visual equilibrium, and relates to our physical sense of balance. It is a reconciliation of opposing forces in a composition that results in visual stability. Most successful compositions achieve balance in one of two ways: symmetrically or asymmetrically. Balance in a three dimensional object is easy to understand; if balance isn't achieved, the object tips over. To understand balance in a two dimensional composition, we must use our imaginations to carry this three dimensional analogy forward to the flat surface.

Promimity

In the proximity example, I found images that showed the distance between shapes. Proximity is nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Alignment

In alignment, I showed examples of things that are even and equal like the number of lines and theamount of ducks are lined equally.Alignment refers to lining up the top, bottom, sides, or middle of text or graphic elements on a page.

Repetition

1. The principle of repetition simply means the reusing of the same or similar elements throughout your design. Repetition of certain designelements in a slide or among a deck of slides will bring a clear sense of unity, consistency, and cohesiveness.

Contrast

Contrast refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.

Space

Space in art refers to the distance or area between, around, above, below, or within elements. Both positive and negative space are important factors to be considered in every design. I used gem hearts and placed them at