Design Principles

Emphasis is the use of making a certain point of the image apparent to the viewer. For example RED. Something that catches your eye.

Contrast is the use of putting objects or color to find differences or similarities. Complementary colors such as BLUE and ORANGE are complementary and put a sense of contrast in a image.

Proximity/Grouping is the use of putting points of an image close or far from each other to reduce the area of white space. Also to create a focal point in a image to look at or cause Emphasis.

Balance is the use of creating equal amounts of color and or texture. Such as Horizontal Symmetrical Ex   | 
, Vertically Symmetrical or Diagonally Symmetrical /

Alignment is the use of placing a object to be symmetrical or parallel to another point.

Harmony/Proportion is the use of making an image equal or symmetrical. Having equal proportion sets a example of balance.

White Space is space in an image where nothing is put.Also called White Space.

Repetition the use of repeating line to emphasize. It can also be used with color to create patterns.

Color is one of the basic fundamentals of graphic design. It adds creativity to an image.

Other Design Principles are principles in design used to make your image interesting.