The principles of design are the thinking behind what you put on the paper
Balance is a principle of design.
- all things equal in the design
- symmetrical balance = same on both sides
- symmetrical balance = like a mirror image
- asymmetrical balance = equal on both sides but not the same elements
- off balance = not balanced placement of elements
- create symmetrical balance = repeat left side on the right side
- create asymmetrical balance = repeat left side on the right side, but with different element
- formal balance = place images side by side
- informal balance = place images similar but imbalanced
- horizontal balance = from a central horizontal line
- vertical balance = from a central vertical line.
- radial balance = similar coming out from the centre
Meanings can be attached to balance
- balanced = comfortable, formal, ordered, quiet
- informal balance is more dynamic
- informal balance = gains a focus on visual message