Tle 8
Tle 8
Principles of Design
1. Harmony- is the Law of Unity with variety. This principle infers repetition of line, form, shape, and size.
2. Proportion- Pertains to the relationship in size between a part and the whole.
3. Balance- is the visual weight distribution of objects, colors, texture, and space. May be produced in two
ways: symmetrical (formal) or asymmetrical(informal) equilibrium. Formal balance or symmetry has
equal color, shape, and size on either side of a design while the informal or asymmetrical balance, the
elements used on one side of the design are like those on the other side but in unequal proportion.
4. Rhythm- is a smooth movement. The eye automatically connects points in space.
5. Emphasis- is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. The eye is carried first to the
most important part of the design and then to the other details in order of their importance. This is
referred to as the center of interest of a design.
Color Scheme
A. Related Colors
1. Monochromatic Harmony- one color of different shades.
2. Analogous Harmony- three neighboring colors one of which is dominant.
B. Contrasting Colors
1. Complementary- colors opposite each other in the color wheel.
2. Double Complementary- two neighboring colors and their opposite colors.
3. Split Complementary- three colors diagonal with each other.
4. Triad- the color in between three spaces in the color wheel.