Design Principles for the Electronic Portfolio
contrast To establish a hierarchy of importance or to focus a reader’s attention, make some things look different than others Establish difference by using contrast Contrast is created when two elements are very different (such as in size, boldness, or color).
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repetition Repetition visually unifies your portfolio Repetition involves repeating design elements throughout document
repetition Repetition visually unifies your document Repetition involves repeating design elements throughout document
proximity Proximity, or closeness, of elements implies a relationship. Group related elements close together and unrelated elements apart.
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alignment Related elements (text/graphics) in a document should be visually connected to one another Aligning related elements shows visual connection Elements may be aligned left, right or centered. Related elements should also be horizontally aligned.
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