Principles of COMPOSITION

BALANCE

PROPORTION

CONTRAST

RHTHYM

EMPHASIS

UNITY & VARIETY

HARMONY

B A L A N C E

Balance is a principle that shows equilibrium and a sense of balance. There are twokinds of Balance: SYMMETRICAL BALANCE AND ASSYMETRICAL BALANCE.

P R O P O R T I O N

Proportion is the relationship of size,between elements and objects in asubject. Usually Proportions can createor establish visual and depth in adesign.

C O N T R A S T

E M P H A S I S

Dominance is a principle in design wherein thedominant figure in the design avoids and helpsthe viewer not to be confused, havingdominance in a layout can avoid confusion withimportant information.

R H Y T H M

REGULAR RHYTHMThe intervals of elements andare similar in size and shape.

FLOWINGIt gives a sense of movement.

PROGRESSIVEShows sequence of formsthrough progression ofelements in a design

elements are similar in size, shade or shape

H A R M O N Y

U N I T Y

Unity and varietykeeps the design inharmony in allsections of thepattern, design tomake it complete.Variety uses differentkinds of elements tocreate different kindsof elements to createinterest to theviewer.