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Design Principles

Design is an intricate, complicated, fun and exciting business.

There’s always a lot to learn, a lot to do, and a lot to consider when you’re a beginner – not to mention the fact that technology is constantly evolving, new software is being released, and new trends are coming at you rapid-fire. Truth be told, it can get a little overwhelming.

So, let’s slow things down a little bit. Here are 20 principles of design to hopefully give you a headstart in this creative environment. So, stay tuned, get comfy, and let’s discuss some principles.

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01. Line

02. Scale

03. Colour

04. Repetition

05. Negative Space

06. Symmetry

07. Transparency

08. Texture

09. Balance

10. Hierarchy

11. Contrast

12. Framing

13. Grid

14. Randomness

15. Direction

16. Rules

17. Movement

18. Depth

19. Typography

20. Composition

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