Core Design Principles Flashcards
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Continuity, the Gestalt principle, leads the eye to:
Answer: Follow lines and curves smoothly across a design
Continuity makes the eye follow a continuous path created by aligned elements.
A magazine spread uses a strong diagonal line of images. This primarily creates a sense of:
Answer: Movement and energy
Diagonal lines suggest motion and add dynamic energy to a layout.
Which factor most affects 'visual weight' of an element on a page?
Answer: Its size, color, and position
Larger, darker, or prominently placed elements carry more visual weight.
Emphasis (a focal point) in design is created by:
Answer: Making one element distinctly different from the rest
A focal point stands out by contrasting with surrounding elements in size, color, or position.
Consistent margins and gutters in a document primarily support which principle?
Answer: Alignment and unity
Consistent margins and gutters create alignment and reinforce a unified structure.
Repetition of a brand color across headings, rules, and icons mainly achieves:
Answer: Cohesion and brand recognition
Repeating a brand color ties elements together and strengthens recognition.
Which is the best reason to limit a layout to a small, harmonious color palette?
Answer: It maintains unity and prevents visual overload
A restrained palette keeps the design unified and easy to read.