2D Design Elements

We were tasked to talk about some design elements, and thus, I have selected 3 for your viewing pleasure:

1. Unity/Harmony

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In my opinion, a design that has “unity” is a design where multiple smaller parts combine to make a bigger whole, and no part is viewed as more important than the other.

Paper men in unity circle on a cardboard background

Paper men in unity circle on a cardboard background

2. Scale/Proportion

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This is where a design takes advantage of the relative size of its elements. Scale can be used effectively to show a sense of “drama” in a design. As seen in the image above, a similar design with different relative sizes of its elements can have different effects.

3. Similarity/Contrast

Contrast

In a design, unique elements should stand out from one another. This is where contrast comes into play, as it makes the focal point of the design clear.