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Creating Different Types of Focal Points

Creating Different Types of Focal Points

Attracting Attention! We live in a time where multiple venues fight to catch our attention.  Although billboards and television advertising are still players, the Internet is the most significant draw...

Creating Different Types of Focal Points

Attracting Attention! We live in a time where multiple venues fight to catch our attention.  Although billboards and television advertising are still players, the Internet is the most significant draw...

Understanding Symmetrical Balance

Understanding Symmetrical Balance

On an unconscious level, humans strive to create order out of chaos. In the visual sense, we seek balance when viewing design. When a design is not balanced, it creates...

Understanding Symmetrical Balance

On an unconscious level, humans strive to create order out of chaos. In the visual sense, we seek balance when viewing design. When a design is not balanced, it creates...

Understanding Asymmetrical Balance

Understanding Asymmetrical Balance

Terms you should understand Asymmetry A common form of balance. Unlike symmetrical balance, the objects do not reflect one another on either side of the implied vertical axis, yet it has a...

Understanding Asymmetrical Balance

Terms you should understand Asymmetry A common form of balance. Unlike symmetrical balance, the objects do not reflect one another on either side of the implied vertical axis, yet it has a...

Working with Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms

Working with Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms

This is part one of five blogs on Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms. The additional blogs in order are; Rule of Odds, Understanding Expressive Lines, Pulling it Together: Circles, and...

Working with Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms

This is part one of five blogs on Expressive Lines, Shapes, and Forms. The additional blogs in order are; Rule of Odds, Understanding Expressive Lines, Pulling it Together: Circles, and...

The Rule of Odds

The Rule of Odds

The Rule of Odds states that we are unconsciously attracted to an odd number of shapes, objects, etc. Our brain tends to group even-numbered objects into even groups and promptly overlooks...

The Rule of Odds

The Rule of Odds states that we are unconsciously attracted to an odd number of shapes, objects, etc. Our brain tends to group even-numbered objects into even groups and promptly overlooks...

Understanding Expressive Lines

Understanding Expressive Lines

There are many different types of lines. Lines are; straight, curving, angular, soft, outline, implied, etc. Lines define, enclose, connect, and/or dissect! Lines are lighter and more fluid than other...

Understanding Expressive Lines

There are many different types of lines. Lines are; straight, curving, angular, soft, outline, implied, etc. Lines define, enclose, connect, and/or dissect! Lines are lighter and more fluid than other...