Core Design Principles Flashcards
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A designer wants a headline to draw immediate attention above body copy. Which technique best achieves this?
Answer: Increasing size and weight relative to body text
A larger, bolder headline creates contrast that pulls the eye first.
Which principle helps a reader perceive scattered dots as forming a single shape?
Answer: Closure
Closure is the tendency to mentally complete incomplete shapes.
Balance in a layout where elements are evenly mirrored on both sides is called:
Answer: Symmetrical balance
Symmetrical balance mirrors elements equally around a central axis.
Why might a designer choose an asymmetrical layout over a symmetrical one?
Answer: To create dynamic visual interest and tension
Asymmetrical balance creates energy and interest while still feeling balanced through weight distribution.
The rule of thirds suggests placing key elements:
Answer: Along gridlines or intersections dividing the page into thirds
The rule of thirds positions focal points at intersections of a 3x3 grid for natural appeal.
Which Gestalt principle causes items sharing the same color or shape to be perceived as a group?
Answer: Similarity
Similarity groups elements that share visual characteristics like color or shape.
What is the main risk of using too many typefaces in a single layout?
Answer: It undermines unity and looks disorganized
Too many typefaces break consistency and weaken the sense of unity.