Modules 13 & 14 Topics & Goals: Repetition and Proximity

Module 13 Topic: Design Principles. Focus on Repetition and Repeating Graphics

This module looks at the design principle, Repetition and explores how important it is to the unity of a design. We will also discuss ideas for repeating site graphics such as lines, boxes, shapes and icons.

This Module's Goals:

• Discuss the design principle: Repetition and its importance to a unified design
• Explore ways to apply repetition to web designs
• Demonstrate how to use site icons and graphics to create repetition

 

Module 14 Topic: Design Principles. Focus on Proximity, Negative Space, Balance and Simplicity

This module focuses on the design principle, Proximity. We will discuss how the proximity principles influences effective handling of negative space, balance and simplicity.

This Module's Goals:

• Discuss the design principle: Proximity and its importance to understandable design
• Show how to apply proximity to web layouts
• Examine the importance of negative space, balance and simplicity in design
• Look at what it takes to design an effective and attractive form