Introduction to Gestalt Design Principles
What are Gestalt Design Principles?
Gestalt principles are fundamental concepts in visual design.
They help designers create visually pleasing and effective compositions.
Key Gestalt Principles
Proximity
: Elements close to each other are perceived as related.
Similarity
: Elements with similar attributes are grouped together.
Closure
: Our brain fills in gaps to perceive incomplete shapes.
Continuation
: We follow a path or line even when it's interrupted.
Proximity Principle
Elements that are close together are seen as a group.
Example: Items in a shopping cart, icons in a toolbar.
Proximity
Similarity Principle
Elements with similar characteristics are perceived as belonging together.
Example: Uniform color, shape, or size.
Similarity
Closure Principle
We tend to complete incomplete shapes to make sense of the design.
Example: The EA Games logo.
Closure
Continuation Principle
Our eyes follow a continuous line or path.
Example: Flowing lines in a logo or website design.
Continuation
Why Are These Principles Important?
They help guide the viewer's eye.
They create visual harmony.
They make designs more intuitive and engaging.
Recap
We've covered the basics of Gestalt Design Principles:
Proximity
Similarity
Closure
Continuation
There are up to 7 principles depending on who you ask.
Use these when you design a UI!
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