The six main design principles that apply to any piece of graphic design. The principles of graphic design suggest how a designer can best arrange the various elements of a page layout in connection to the overall graphic design and to each other. How these principles are applied determines how effective the design is in conveying the desired message and how attractive it appears. Balance Generally, visual balance comes from arranging the elements so that no section outweighs another. Sometimes elements are thrown out of balance to give emphasis or create a certain mood. Proximity / Unity The relationship between people or elements in a design is affected by proximity. How close or far apart elements are, suggests a relationship or lack of a relationship with each other. Unity can be created by using a third element to connect distant parts. Are all the title elements together? Is contact information altogether? Are all related elements together? In design proximity or closeness creates a bond or a link. Alignment Alignment brings order to the design. How type and graphics are aligned on a page and in relation to each other makes the layout easier or more difficult to read. Has a grid been … Continue reading The Six Main Principles For Graphic Design