The Design Principles The overall flavour the ingredients create.

The Design Principles Design Principles refer to the use and creative positioning of the Design Elements. They tie up all of the elements and allow for the page to take on a certain style.

The Design Principles Design Principles refer to the use and creative positioning of the Design Elements. They tie up all of the elements and allow for the page to take on a certain style. Alignment Balance Contrast Dominance/Emphasis Flow Unity Whitespace

Use of the Design Principles In your DTP work. o The layouts should have been evaluated based against the Design Principles. In the exam. o Knowledge of the Design Principles and how the effective use of Design Elements can create them.

Alignment When all the features on a page are lined up in a specific way they allow the readers eye to move across the page easily.

Alignment When all the features on a page are lined up in a specific way they allow the readers eye to move across the page easily. This is due to the page having a neat and structured look aligning can achieve.

Alignment 4 ways of ALIGNING a page.

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Alignment 4 ways of ALIGNING a page. Dr P Clark M.D A+ Medical Practice Baltimore Dr P Clark M.D A+ Medical Practice Baltimore Dr P Clark M.D A+ Medical Practice Baltimore A+ Medical offer a great care for their patients. We offer dental packages as well as optical options and a great monthly payment plan. Right AlignedLeft Aligned Centre AlignedJustified

Balance Balance can be found in Symmetrical, Asymmetrical and Radial forms. However they all give off different feelings and moods. What type of balance would you expect to use in the following designs: Formal and Corporate Fun and Relaxed

Balance Balance can be found in Symmetrical, Asymmetrical and Radial forms. However they all give off different feelings and moods. To discuss Balance you have to discuss the position and size of the Design Elements on the page.

Balance Symmetrical Balance A- Symetrical Balance Radial Balance

Contrast Contrast can come in a variety of different ways through colour, shape and fonts. Contrast can be eye-catching however when it is over used it can look messy and detract from the message.

Contrast

Contrast Shape: The modern curves of the car contrast against the straight and linear columns and photo graphs. Colour: The lack of colours is striking. Only Black and White is used to create a dramatic look. Font: Architecture is a structured sans serif font which is modern however the fun font used underneath contrasts with this and allows the reader to know its going to get interesting.

Dominance and Emphasis The size, colour and tones all contribute to the amount of focus a feature can create in a page. Generally this is found more in Headings and Subheadings but as you can see her Images can control the users focus.

Flow The layout of graphical items should allow a readers eye to glide over the page and take in each piece of information with the correct amount of attention. The amount of Dominance has to be correct to allow this to work.

Unity The spacing of items, the colour, the shape of items allows us to understand if items are connected. Items close together/overlapping tend to be related however something that is on its own helps create independence.

Unity The spacing of items, the colour, the shape of items allows us to understand if items are connected. Items close together/overlapping tend to be related An item that is on its own helps create independence.

Unity The spacing of items, the colour, the shape of items allows us to understand if items are connected. Items close together/overlapping tend to be related An item that is on its own helps create independence.

Whitespace An empty area on the page it should have no text or imagery, allowing the eye to rest.

Exam Question On the following page explain how the following Design Principles have been used? Unity Balance Contrast Alignment

Exam Question

Unity – Similar colour scheme used through out. The colours have been taken from the image allowing them to directly relate back to the image. Balance – A-symmetrical balance has been used to give a fun relaxed and informal feel to it. The articles are very small and packed full of facts and information and this could be a lot of information for the reader to take in however laid out like this they are give small short sharp pieces of information. It also relates to the content of it being a picnic where things are relaxed. Contrast – The green and the orange completely contrast with one another and this makes the information standout. They are a mixture of shapes being used and this helps to keep the page interesting and fun. A bold font and a normal font have also been used to help the outside part stand out and allow people to know that the main focus is about eating outside. Alignment – Everything on the page has been left aligned. This allows the reader’s eye to easily flow through the information.