1. C.R.A.P. Design Principles Adapted from http://bit.ly/sjnw & Robin Williams “Non-Designers Design Book”

2. Contrast Elements that aren’t the same should be very different so they stand out.Making them “slightly different” confuses the user into seeing a relation that doesn’t exist.

6. Repetition Repeat visual elements of the design throughout the piece. You can repeat color, shape, texture, spatial relationships, line thicknesses, sizes, etc. This helps develop the organization and strengthens the unity. 1. Headings and subheadings. 2. Colors 3. Rules 4. Images 5. Graphical elements & logos

7. Before After Repetition

8. Repetition

9. Alignment Nothing should be placed on the page arbitrarily. Every element should have some visual connection with another element on the page.

10. Alignment Examples Left alignment No alignment

11. More alignments Centered alignment Right alignment

12. Proximity Elements that are related should be grouped together, whereas separate design elements should have enough space in between to communicate they are different.

13. Before After

14. Before After

15. Fonts

16. Activity: rebuild this page Instructor information Lisa Dawley, Ph.D. lisadawley@boisestate.edu My hobbies include raising koi, playing World of Warcraft, traveling, and imagining the impossible. *Classes: EdTech 512, EdTech 597