====== Design Principles ====== Here we present an overview of some of the most important elements in design. ^ Principle ^ Description ^ | [[en:design:principles|Hierarchy]] | Organizing content to guide the viewer’s attention. | | [[en:design:principles:contrast|Contrast]] | Emphasizing differences to create visual interest. | | [[en:design:principles:unity|Unity]] | Making all elements feel like they belong together. | | [[en:design:principles:repetition|Repetition]] | Reusing visual elements for consistency. | | [[en:design:principles:alignment|Alignment]] | Lining up elements to create order and structure. | | [[en:design:principles:proximity|Proximity]] | Grouping related items to show relationships. | | [[en:design:principles:balance|Balance]] | Distributing visual weight to achieve stability. | | [[en:design:principles:white_space|White Space]] | Using empty space intentionally for clarity and focus.| ------ ====== Application of Design ====== Below we briefly overview the tools available to implement the principles of design. ^ Tool/Element ^ Description ^ | [[en:design:application:grid_system|Grid System]] | Align elements using rows, columns, or modular structure. | | [[en:design:application:margins_padding|Margins & Padding]] | Add space around and between elements for readability. | | [[en:design:application:images|Images]] | Use photos or icons to support or replace text visually. | | [[en:design:application:dividers|Dividers]] | Use lines or separators to organize content. | | [[en:design:application:containers|Containers]] | Use shapes to group or emphasize elements. | | [[en:design:application:colors|Colors]] | Apply colors for emphasis, harmony, and mood. | | [[en:design:application:fonts|Fonts]] | Choose typefaces to reflect tone and establish hierarchy. | | [[en:design:application:styles|Styles]] | Use paragraph, character, and page styles for consistency. |