Design Concepts

The elements of design:
line
shape
space
texture
colour

The principles of design:
balance
emphasis (contrast and proportion)
dominance
unity (proximity and repetition)

Relationship between the elements of design and the principles of design:

Typography:
typeface
size
alignment
format
spacing

Compositional rules:
rule of thirds
grid and alignment

Design Concepts Task

• identify and explain the elements of design and the principles of design in an existing digital product and/or solution.
• modify a digital product and/or digital solution(s) to meet a design need/consideration.
• apply the elements of design and principles of design when developing a digital product and/or solution.
• create accurate visuals/layouts.
• apply principles of layout and composition
• develop and apply detailed annotations for digital designs, relevant to a particular design brief.
• apply the elements of design and the principles of design relevant to a particular design brief