CS2020: Web Science, Sytems and Design
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Contrast, Allignment, Repitition and Proximity
"The basic principles of design..." by Robin Williams in The Non-Designers Design Book
If elements are not the same...make them different
Contrast attracts attention
An example in contrast.......
? Must it always include black?
Repetition
repeat visual elements throughout site and page:
logo
buttons
navigation links
images
Develops organization.....usability
Develops brand
Alignment
do not place things randomly
elements have visual connection with others on another page
Proximity
Items related to each other should be grouped close togehter
grouping organizes information and reduces clutter
Analize sites
© Lynne Grewe