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Entries Tagged as 'Principles of Design'

Why Being Odd is Good: The Principle of Balance

January 7th, 2008 · 15 Comments

There are many ways to create balance in a design and using odd numbers of elements is an easy way.
The Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is a photography principle of composition. It also plays a large role in one of the principles of design: Balance.
If you think about how photographers have taken your portrait over the years, […]

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Stand Out from the Crowd

September 17th, 2007 · 6 Comments

When something is important in a layout, be it for a brochure or a website, you want it to stand out. But how do you do that?
Contrast is the Key
Contrast can come in many forms. Most people think of contrast in terms of light and dark, white vs. black. But that’s only one way contrast can be […]

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