Design Principles
Design is an intricate, complicated, fun and exciting business.
There’s always a lot to learn, a lot to do, and a lot to consider when you’re a beginner – not to mention the fact that technology is constantly evolving, new software is being released, and new trends are coming at you rapid-fire. Truth be told, it can get a little overwhelming.
So, let’s slow things down a little bit. Here are 20 principles of design to hopefully give you a headstart in this creative environment. So, stay tuned, get comfy, and let’s discuss some principles.
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01. Line
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02. Scale
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03. Colour
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04. Repetition
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05. Negative Space
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06. Symmetry
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07. Transparency
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08. Texture
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09. Balance
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10. Hierarchy
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11. Contrast
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12. Framing
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13. Grid
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14. Randomness
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15. Direction
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16. Rules
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17. Movement
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18. Depth
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19. Typography
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20. Composition
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Source
The information found on this page is from an article written by Mary Stribley called “Design elements and principles”. The author has been contacted for permission to use the article in this resource.