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Chunking: can be defined as dividing, “chunking” information into smaller units so that reading and understanding are easier.

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Layers:an object, typicallyone of several, coveringa surface or body.

Planes: Flat surface

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Figure and Ground:differentiating between an object from its surrounding area. Balancing figure and ground can make the perceived image more clear. Using unusual figure/ground relationships can add interest and subtlety to an image.

In this image, the figure and ground relationships change as the eye perceives the the form of a shade or the silhouette of a face.

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Asymmetry: Lack of equality between parts or aspects. The figure on the far right is the focal point do to its dissimilarity and asymmetry.

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Symmetry:The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts.

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Balance:Of equal distribution. Upright and steady.

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Closure: occurs when an object is incomplete or a space is not completely enclosed. If enough of the shape is indicated, people perceive the whole by filling in the missing information.

Viewers will perceive a circle on the left and a wolf on the rightbecause enough of the shape is indicated.

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Proximity: occurs when elements are placed close together. They tend to be perceived as a group.

On the left, the six circles are placed without proximity; they are perceived as separate shapes.

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Gestalt: a psychology term which means "unified whole”

The fifteen figures below form a unified whole (the shape of a tree)

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Embracing White Space: Minimalistic Web Design

White space:the unprinted area of a piece of printing. Can be viewed as appealing due to its uncomplicated structure and design.

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Action:The process of doing something typically to achieve an aim

Visually, action can be portrayed as very compelling.