1. [design it]
Alissa Sells

2. [function and aesthetics]
function: how something works
aesthetics: how something looks
quality design requires both

3. [principles & elements of design]
principles: guiding
rules; theory of design
explain how and why certain
combinations and relationships of
the elements are pleasing or not
pleasing
the recipe
elements: physical
expressions of design
the working parts of the design; the
tangible things we can manipulate
to create a harmonious design XX
XXX
the ingredients

4. [scale] visual weight
a a a
a a

5. a:a
an evaluation
based on
ratios or size
comparisons
[proportion] pleasing size relationships
Alissa
out of proportion
= out of scale
size relationship
of parts to one
another or to the
whole
division of two
unequal, but
harmonious or
pleasing parts

6. [rhythm] organized movement
repetition: a a a a a a a a
alternation: a b a b a b or a a a a a a
progression: a a a a a

7. symmetrical: A A
asymmetrical: A A
[balance] equity

8. a a a a a a a a
[contrast] pleasing difference

9. a a a a a a a a
[emphasis] focal point

10. unity variety
the most important of all the design principles
it provides a single unifying element that relates to all the varied components
[harmony] agreement or rightness
order through oneness and sameness
interest through absence of sameness
monotony
confusion

11. a a a a
a a a a
a a a a
a
[space] positive or negative

12. a a a a a a a a
[line] angled, curved or straight

13. a a a a a a a a
[color] adds interest

14. [creativity]
Now that you know the rules
…break them

15. [proximity] implies relationship
random title
related title
related text related text
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random text random text
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16. a
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
[contrast] for readability
a
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?

17. [text size] for readability
aaCan you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?
Can you easily read this?

18. [creating a .jpeg] PowerPoint
single image
o create your image using PowerPoint tools
o right click then choose save as picture
o select .jpeg from the file type drop down
menu and save
layered images
o layer your images using PowerPoint tools
o right click then choose save as picture
o enter presentation mode using Shift+F5
o take a screenshot using Alt+Prt Screen
o paste back in to PowerPoint and crop
o select .jpeg from the file type drop down
menu and save

19. [let’s try it]

20. [thank you]
Any questions? Please ask!!!
Alissa Sells
asells@sbctc.edu