Design rules

Design principles are especially helpful in helping newbie designers stay on track. A good visual hierarchy helps your readers understand your content, and that’s the goal of design, to improve comprehension. These are the most comprehensive design principles to help you create effective designs. As with all rules, their purpose is to assist you rather than constrain you. Master them first, then learn to break them. Follow @kenny.kenray for more branding and design mindset shifts. #bran...

This article covers basic design principles every developer should be aware of. If you're a developer who wants to improve your designing skills, read on.

Learn about various theories including how to apply rule of thirds, which will help you produce impactful/engaging work.

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Color palettes can be daunting at first, but once you understand the purpose of the colors you choose, it gets a lot easier. When working with color, it’s all about context. That’s why we’ve created a step-by-step tutorial here to help you learn when to use certain colors and why it matters.

This gestalt principle infographic will give you a more detailed explanation of the Principles, as well as examples in a visually appealing way.

When it comes to making textual elements work for you, there are a few tried-and-tested techniques of typography that can render your design elements highly effective.

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