There are three main types of balance in design: symmetric, radial, and asymmetric. Symmetric balance has equal visual weight on both sides of an image, divided by a central line of symmetry. Radial balance radiates outward from a central focal point. Asymmetric balance distributes unequal weight across an image but maintains an overall sense of equilibrium.

1. Calvin SchonPrinciples and elements of Design---balance

2. DefinitionBalance is defined as the consideration of the visual weight of the objects within a picture

3. Types of BalanceSymmetric Balance – both sides of the picture has equal amounts of weightLine of SymmetryEven Weight

4. Types of Balance cont.Radial Balance – both sides of the picture are balanced, but radiate from a focal point.Focal PointObjects Radiate Outward

5. Types of Balance cont.Asymmetric Balance – One side has more weight than the other, however, the sides are balancedRest of the Weight,Distributed on the other sideMost of the Weight

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