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1 Design Principles and Font Rules Katie Zilisch Contrast Repetition Alignment Proximity Font Quiz

2 Contrast It is important to avoid elements on the page that are similar. Having very different elements makes the information stand out. This is important for visual attraction to a page. Back to Beginning To Quiz http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Contrast_of_complementary_colors.jpg

3 Repetition Repeating visual elements throughout the piece is important to ensure similarities and consistency. One can repeat, colors, shapes, line thickness, or graphic concepts. Back to Beginning To Quiz http://pixabay.com/p-229730/?no_redirect

4 Alignment It is important that every element has a visual connection with another element on the page. This makes it easy for the viewer to understand the presentation while maintaining consistency. Back to Beginning To Quiz http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Alignment_(PSF).png

5 Proximity The idea of proximity is that items relating to each other are grouped close together. This makes it easy for the viewer to understand what information goes with the titles. Back to Beginning To Quiz http://pixabay.com/p-150698/?no_redirect

6 Font There are two types of fonts, Serif and San Serif. Serif font is more formal and used for titles. San Serif is usually used for the body or information. One is allowed to use two fonts on each page. Back to Beginning To Quiz http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/Serif-Sans-Comparison.png

7 Quiz How many fonts are you allowed on one page?  1 1  2 2  4 4 Back to Beginning To Question 2

8 Yes Back to Beginning To Question 2

9 No, try again Back to Quiz To Font

10 Yes Back to Beginning To Question 2

11 No, try again Back to Question 2 To Contrast

12 Question 2 Why is is important to use contrasting colors? A) To make the information stand out.To make the information stand out. B) To ensure that everything is the same.To ensure that everything is the same. C) Because it will look bad.Because it will look bad. Back to Beginning To Quiz


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