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Principles of Design
Principles of Design
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Computer Networking
10th Grade
02/01/2013

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Alignment
Definition
relationship of elements in a pattern or grid.
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Balance
Definition
determined by how elements are placed on a page.
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Contrast
Definition
Red and green are contrasting colors. The more transitional colors.separating two colors making the greater the contrast.
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Proximity/Unity
Definition
placing elements near each other to demonstrate their relationship to each other.
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Repetition/Consistency
Definition
repeating some aspect of the design throughout the entire layout.
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White Space
Definition
negative or empty space between text and/or graphics.
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Radial
Definition
elements radiate or swirl out from a center point
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Symmetrical
Definition
elements of the design are centered or evenly divided horizontally and vertically on a page.
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Asymmetrical
Definition
a off-center alignment created with an odd or mismatched number of elements.
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Rule of Thirds
Definition
visually dividing the page into thirds vertically and/or horizontally and placing the most important elements within those thirds
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Optical Center
Definition
the spot that the eye sees when it first encounters a page. It is slightly above and to the right of the mathematical center of the page.
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Z-pattern
Definition
the visual path the eye follows when looking at a printed page
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Lines
Definition
used to organize information, simulate movement, lead the eyes and enhance a design.
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Shapes
Definition
used to enhance a publication.
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Mass
Definition
used to define size, space, and create an impact
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Texture
Definition
used to convey a “visual” sense of feel.
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Calming colors
Definition
cool colors (blue, green and violet)
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Exciting colors
Definition
warm colors (red, orange and yellow)
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Neutral colors
Definition
beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, and white
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Color palette
Definition
a chart used to choose colors. Can be used to pick colors that will look good together in desktop publishing publications
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Complimentary colors
Definition
colors that look good together to create a more visually appealing publication.
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RGB
Definition
red green blue
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Hue
Definition
a color
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Tint
Definition
a hue plus white
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Shade
Definition
a hue plus black.
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Saturation
Definition
the amount of the hue used
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