1. Design Principles Eboni Thomas

2. 5 Principles ContrastRepetition AlignmentProximity Unity

3. Unity is when the words and the graphics are used together to create meaning. This is a good example of unity because the picture of the tree and leaves creates meaning for the word garden. Unity Back to Menu

4. Contrast brings out the differences between design elements. This is a good example of contrast because the man’s paper stands out against everything else in the picture. The chair and briefcase are only outlined and blend in with the rest of the background. Three other examples are Contrast Back to Menu

5. Repetition is using one or some aspects of the design elements again throughout the piece. This is a good example of repetition because the shape of the buttocks is used with the text and with the graphics. Three examples of repetition are Repetition Back to Menu

6. Proximity is grouping items that are closely related near each other while things that aren’t related farther apart. This is a good example of proximity because all of the jewelry is related by a heart. Three other examples are Proximity Back to Menu

7. Alignment means that every item on the page lines up with something else. It helps to keep the piece organized. This is a good example of alignment because the words curve right under the girl’s eye and line up exactly. Three other examples Back to Menu Alignment

8. Contrast This is a good example of contrast because the rainbow and the illuminated buildings stand out against the dark sky. Back to Contrast

9. Alignment This is a good example of alignment because the picture lines up with the buttons at the top of the page, the icons at the bottom of the page line up with the picture in the center, and the headings for each of the icons is aligned to the left. Back to Alignment

10. Contrast This is a good example of contrast because the bright colors of the flowers at the top, contradict the black and white flowers at the bottom of the page. Back to Contrast

11. Contrast This is a good example of contrast because the words are different colors, the direction of the texts, and the arrows going the opposite direction. Back to Contrast

12. Proximity This is a good example of proximity because although the van represents one company, the company has more the one function. When looking at the van, you can focus on exactly what the company does. Back to Proximity

13. Proximity This is a good example of proximity because the beds are close to one another, while all of the sitting arrangements in another section of the room. Back to Proximity

14. Proximity This is a good example of proximity because it all of the football games in one district on the same page. Then it separates the schools from each other so the viewer can focus in on the school they need. Also, the mascot is located right next to the game information for that day. Back to Proximity

15. Unity This is a good example of unity because the picture of the stones stacked on top of each other helps connect the word balance. Back to Unity

16. Repetition This is a good of repetition because of the three fames with the child’s picture inside, in addition to the two fall leaves repeated at the bottom of the page. Back to Repetition

17. Alignment This is a good example of alignment because all of the boxed are lined up as well as all of the text inside the boxes. The words for the menu and the title also line up with the edges of the boxes. Back to Alignment

18. Repetition This is a good example of repetition because the font of the design principles are all the same size and boldness. The line coming from each principle is also repetitious. Back to Repetition

19. Unity This is a good example of unity because the picture of the rolled up money helps you to visualize the word millionaire. Back to Unity

20. Repetition This is a good example of repetition because the giraffe’s print, height, and hooves are repeated with the models attire and stairs. Back to Repetition

21. Unit y This shows unity because the bold and thick space of black beneath the letters and the letters in black help the viewer to think the word that is written. Back to Unity

22. Alignment This is a good example of alignment because all of the text is aligned; the bullets, his last name is aligned above he and his wife’s picture, and the text at the bottom lines up with the bullet points as well. Back to Alignment