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28 Examples of Design Composition

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Design composition is the process of arranging the elements of a design. This can't be separated from the design of each element such that composition is the core work of design that produces its structure and major elements. The following are approaches to composition.
Alignment
Placing elements on the same line and positioning them on that line (e.g. left, center or right).
Angular Shapes
Boxes, horizontal lines and vertical lines are overused in design such that other angles tend to stand out. For example, the use of triangles.
Asymmetrical Balance
A complex type of balance where both sides are different but equally weighted.
Cohesion
Elements that look like they belong together.
Color Harmony
Colors that look like they belong together.
Complexity / New Complexity
The opposite of minimalism -- designs that are detailed and dense.
Contrast
The use of elements that do not match.
Design Dominance
Designing elements to dramatically stand out.
Focal Points
Areas of emphasis that draw the viewer's attention.
Hierarchy
Establishing a hierarchy of elements such as levels of headings in text.
Layout
The positioning of things such as the furniture in a room.
Leading Lines
The use of lines to direct the viewer's eyes.
Line
The use of lines.
Minimalism
The use of few elements and much space.
Movement
The sense that elements of a design are in motion.
Negative Space
The use of a background such as white.
Perspective
Giving a 2d visual work realistic depth.
Proximity
The closeness of things.
Repetition
The use of repeated elements.
Rule of Thirds
Placing a 3x3 grid over your design and placing your focal point on one of the corners of the center box.
Scale
Designing physical environments to human scale.
Shape & Form
The shape or 3d form of the design and its elements.
Size
The size and relative size of elements.
Symmetrical Balance
A simple type of balance where both sides of middle are the same.
Transition
The flow between elements in a design.
Vanishing Point
Elements that get smaller towards an imaginary horizon line until they disappear altogether. A vanishing point is an art technique that creates perspective.
Visual Balance
Giving both sides of middle an equal weight.
Visual Weight
Making elements appear heavy or light with variations of size, line, color and texture.

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