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Gestalt
Psychology
Gestalt
Principles
Similarit
y
Gestalt
Principles
Similarity occurs when objects look similar to one another.
People often perceive them as a group or pattern.
This effect can be used to create a single illustration, image or message
from a series of separate elements.
When similarity occurs, an object can be emphasized if it is dissimilar to
the others. This is called anomaly.
Gestalt
Principles
Similarit
y
There can be similarity of shape, color, alignment, size, other possibilities
(value, tone, or think of some of your own) or a combination
Similarit
y
Gestalt
Principles
The green shape on the right becomes a focal point because it is dissimilar
to the other shapes. This is an anomaly - when an element is emphasized
because it is dissimilar, breaking the pattern of similarity.
Similarity -
Anomaly
Gestalt
Principles
The similarity between different elements can be shape, color, size, texture
or value.
The more commonality that individual elements have, the greater the sense
of coherence, thanks to similarity.
The Beatles’ album cover uses both similarity and anomaly.
Similarit
y
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Continuation occurs when the eye is compelled to move through one object
and continue to another object, preferring to see a single continuous figure
than separate lines. We tend to perceive the simplest path, rather than a
complex path.
This can be used to point toward another element in the composition, and is
seen where a line is cut through one object, often in a curve, aligning perfectly
with a secondary element.
Continuati
on
This is actually 4 separate lines that meet at
a central point. We prefer to see 2
intersecting lines rather than 4.
Gestalt
Principles
Continuati
on
Continuation occurs
because your eye will
follow the lines of the
bee’s path, as your eye
tends to naturally follow
a line or curve.
Gestalt
Principles
Continuation is the underlying principle in the perception of the celestial bodies of
the Zodiac.
Continuati
on
Gestalt
Principles
Closure is a common design technique that uses the human eye’s tendency
to see closed shapes.
Closure occurs when an object is incomplete or a space is not completely
enclosed. If enough of the shape is indicated, people will see the whole by filling
in the missing information.
This technique is often associated with stenciled artwork, but is also closely
associated with logo forms.
Gestalt
Principles
Closur
e
Closur
e
When the viewer’s perception completes a shape,
closure occurs.
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Proximity occurs when elements are placed close together. It is when the close
arrangement of elements creates a group association between those objects.
If individual elements are also similar, they will tend to be perceived as a single
whole, even though they are separate elements.
When the squares are given close proximity, unity occurs.
Gestalt
Principles
While they continue to be separate shapes, they are now perceived
as one group.
Proximity (also known as
grouping)
Proximi
ty
Shapes don’t have to be regular or the same size to create proximity.
Proximity or grouping can be achieved with a lot of different commonality
including shape, color, texture, size or any other visual attribute.
Gestalt
Principles
If the items are placed without proximity, they are seen as
separate shapes.
Proximi
ty
Gestalt
Principles
Proximi
ty
This item is seen as a whole (tree) due to the proximity of the
shapes (people)
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
The eye differentiates an object from its surrounding area.
Figure/Ground often uses the idea of light and shade to help create an images
that jumps out of a series of shapes.
A form, silhouette, or shape is naturally perceived as figure (object), while the
surrounding area is perceived as ground (background). Remind you of
positive/negative?
Figure/Grou
nd
Gestalt
Principles
Figure/Grou
nd
This principle describes the eye’s tendency to see and separate
objects from their surrounding background.
It works because human eyes want to see the figure (foreground object) and
background (ground) as two different planes of focus.
Everything that is not figure is considered ground, which can be used to
create some interesting visual effects and tricks, particularly when the
designer or artist introduces deliberate ambiguity.
Gestalt
Principles
Figure/Grou
nd
Gestalt
Principles
In this image, the figure and ground relationships change as the eye
perceives the form of two dogs or the Seattle Needle.
Figure/Grou
nd
Gestalt
Principles
Figure/Grou
nd
This image uses complex figure/ground relationships which change upon
seeing the white bird or the black bird. We also see the yin/yang.
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Symmetry states that the viewer should not be given the impression that
something is out of balance, or missing, or wrong.
If an object is asymmetrical, the viewer will waste time trying to find the
problem instead of concentrating on the instruction.
This image of the color wheel provides a sense of order and balance, and allows
the viewer to
focus on the shape and
color.
The Laws of
Symmetry
The Laws of
Symmetry
Symmetric
al
Gestalt
Principles
Asymmetric
al
The law of symmetry captures the idea that when we perceive objects we tend
to perceive them as symmetrical shapes that form around their center. People
tend to prefer symmetry.
[]
Gestalt
Principles
The Law of
Symmetry
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
When there is discord–the 2 sides are NOT similar, it is asymmetric, and
causes us to focus on what is different.
Gestalt
Principles
[}
The Law of
Symmetry
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Isomorphic
Correspondence
Isomorphic Correspondence is how we respond to some images, based on our
experiences in the physical world.
Sharp, pointed shapes or something scary communicate danger or pain
A cute puppy or a serene scene may relax you. We’re responding to the
meaning of the image, associating it with memories we have.
Gestalt
Principles
Isomorphic correspondence can make us think of something while looking at
something else
Isomorphic
Correspondence
Gestalt
Principles
Look at the following images. Name the Gestalt Principles you see in each one.
There are more than one in each image!
Gestalt
Principles
Name the Gestalt
Principle
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt
Principles
Similarity
Continuatio
n Closure
Proximity
Figure/Grou
nd
Symmetry
Isomorphic Correspondence
And remember - using the opposite of one of the principles can also
create an interesting design and/or imagery.
Gestalt
Principles
The Gestalt
Principles
Gestalt can help identify design problems.
There are many ways to achieve good design, but when we encounter vague,
ambiguous and difficult design messages, the Gestalt Principles can help us
define the problem and identify the solution.
Gestalt
Principles
The Gestalt
Principles

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gestalt-principles-keli-dirisio.pptx

  • 3. Similarity occurs when objects look similar to one another. People often perceive them as a group or pattern. This effect can be used to create a single illustration, image or message from a series of separate elements. When similarity occurs, an object can be emphasized if it is dissimilar to the others. This is called anomaly. Gestalt Principles Similarit y
  • 4. There can be similarity of shape, color, alignment, size, other possibilities (value, tone, or think of some of your own) or a combination Similarit y Gestalt Principles
  • 5. The green shape on the right becomes a focal point because it is dissimilar to the other shapes. This is an anomaly - when an element is emphasized because it is dissimilar, breaking the pattern of similarity. Similarity - Anomaly Gestalt Principles
  • 6. The similarity between different elements can be shape, color, size, texture or value. The more commonality that individual elements have, the greater the sense of coherence, thanks to similarity. The Beatles’ album cover uses both similarity and anomaly. Similarit y Gestalt Principles
  • 9. Continuation occurs when the eye is compelled to move through one object and continue to another object, preferring to see a single continuous figure than separate lines. We tend to perceive the simplest path, rather than a complex path. This can be used to point toward another element in the composition, and is seen where a line is cut through one object, often in a curve, aligning perfectly with a secondary element. Continuati on This is actually 4 separate lines that meet at a central point. We prefer to see 2 intersecting lines rather than 4. Gestalt Principles
  • 10. Continuati on Continuation occurs because your eye will follow the lines of the bee’s path, as your eye tends to naturally follow a line or curve. Gestalt Principles
  • 11. Continuation is the underlying principle in the perception of the celestial bodies of the Zodiac. Continuati on Gestalt Principles
  • 12. Closure is a common design technique that uses the human eye’s tendency to see closed shapes. Closure occurs when an object is incomplete or a space is not completely enclosed. If enough of the shape is indicated, people will see the whole by filling in the missing information. This technique is often associated with stenciled artwork, but is also closely associated with logo forms. Gestalt Principles Closur e
  • 13. Closur e When the viewer’s perception completes a shape, closure occurs. Gestalt Principles
  • 15. Proximity occurs when elements are placed close together. It is when the close arrangement of elements creates a group association between those objects. If individual elements are also similar, they will tend to be perceived as a single whole, even though they are separate elements. When the squares are given close proximity, unity occurs. Gestalt Principles While they continue to be separate shapes, they are now perceived as one group. Proximity (also known as grouping)
  • 16. Proximi ty Shapes don’t have to be regular or the same size to create proximity. Proximity or grouping can be achieved with a lot of different commonality including shape, color, texture, size or any other visual attribute. Gestalt Principles
  • 17. If the items are placed without proximity, they are seen as separate shapes. Proximi ty Gestalt Principles
  • 18. Proximi ty This item is seen as a whole (tree) due to the proximity of the shapes (people) Gestalt Principles
  • 20. The eye differentiates an object from its surrounding area. Figure/Ground often uses the idea of light and shade to help create an images that jumps out of a series of shapes. A form, silhouette, or shape is naturally perceived as figure (object), while the surrounding area is perceived as ground (background). Remind you of positive/negative? Figure/Grou nd Gestalt Principles
  • 21. Figure/Grou nd This principle describes the eye’s tendency to see and separate objects from their surrounding background. It works because human eyes want to see the figure (foreground object) and background (ground) as two different planes of focus. Everything that is not figure is considered ground, which can be used to create some interesting visual effects and tricks, particularly when the designer or artist introduces deliberate ambiguity. Gestalt Principles
  • 23. In this image, the figure and ground relationships change as the eye perceives the form of two dogs or the Seattle Needle. Figure/Grou nd Gestalt Principles
  • 24. Figure/Grou nd This image uses complex figure/ground relationships which change upon seeing the white bird or the black bird. We also see the yin/yang. Gestalt Principles
  • 25. Gestalt Principles Symmetry states that the viewer should not be given the impression that something is out of balance, or missing, or wrong. If an object is asymmetrical, the viewer will waste time trying to find the problem instead of concentrating on the instruction. This image of the color wheel provides a sense of order and balance, and allows the viewer to focus on the shape and color. The Laws of Symmetry
  • 27. The law of symmetry captures the idea that when we perceive objects we tend to perceive them as symmetrical shapes that form around their center. People tend to prefer symmetry. [] Gestalt Principles The Law of Symmetry
  • 30. When there is discord–the 2 sides are NOT similar, it is asymmetric, and causes us to focus on what is different. Gestalt Principles [} The Law of Symmetry
  • 33. Isomorphic Correspondence Isomorphic Correspondence is how we respond to some images, based on our experiences in the physical world. Sharp, pointed shapes or something scary communicate danger or pain A cute puppy or a serene scene may relax you. We’re responding to the meaning of the image, associating it with memories we have. Gestalt Principles
  • 34. Isomorphic correspondence can make us think of something while looking at something else Isomorphic Correspondence Gestalt Principles
  • 35. Look at the following images. Name the Gestalt Principles you see in each one. There are more than one in each image! Gestalt Principles Name the Gestalt Principle
  • 42. Similarity Continuatio n Closure Proximity Figure/Grou nd Symmetry Isomorphic Correspondence And remember - using the opposite of one of the principles can also create an interesting design and/or imagery. Gestalt Principles The Gestalt Principles
  • 43. Gestalt can help identify design problems. There are many ways to achieve good design, but when we encounter vague, ambiguous and difficult design messages, the Gestalt Principles can help us define the problem and identify the solution. Gestalt Principles The Gestalt Principles