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Overview - WHAT are CARP Principles? - Contrast - Alignment - Repetition - Proximity - Summary

What are the CARP Principles? CARP principles are important for design view. They are the concepts and method for displaying visual elements effectively to viewers. Without CARP principles, it would make the design boring and it could increase cognitive overload. Imagine that you see the presentation that full of information and has no emphasis or no space between the text it makes it less interesting and discourage to viewers. To learn more, (http://engage.franklin.edu/i4/2014/10/13/using-carp-graphic-design-principles-for-better-instructional-design-2/ )

4 principles of CARP Contrast is used to distinguish visual elements and emphasize on the key information. Alignment is where you place the visual elements. It creates a sense of organizing and increase readability. - Repetition helps to increase retention and incorporate harmony, and consistency. It also allows the viewer to take a mental break. Once the brain identifies the single element of a pattern, it can comprehend as a whole. - Proximity is used the concept of space bringing certain elements close together or dividing space between them and other group based on how each element relates to each other. It helps increase readability and reduce cognitive overload. Left Right Center Justify