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Graphic Design: Design Principles
include component="page" page="menu-designprinciples" editable="1" Some people are BORN with artistic ability - others have to LEARN how to make their designs look good.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES are general rules that can guide ANYONE to creating better graphic designs. Robyn Williams suggests FOUR simple principles she calls "Design for Non-Designers".
 * "PRINCIPLES" are otherwise known as RULES**

or PARC (the opposite of what it spells backwards)
 * Proximity - Alignment - Repetition - Contrast**

An over riding principle should be **CONSISTENCY** Whatever rules you make for yourself, stick with them - and don't make anything appear accidental - go big or go home!