The Elements of Design

Have you ever wondered what makes a composition, work of art, advertisement, or even a piece of graphic design harmonious? I can honestly say I have never taken the time to ponder this question until this week. Various design elements including balance, weight, scale, direction, positive and negative space, and repetition can all play a major part in making any piece of design pleasing to the eye in an interesting and unique way.

I found this week that I am a very symmetrical person. Not in my appearance or demeanor, but in the way I look at and create compositions. I found it increasingly difficult to create an asymmetrical. Every time I tried, it either turned out symmetrical or just a mumbled, jumbled bunch of shapes on a page; no balance at all. In order to rid me of my asymmetrical lacking, I looked up inspiration on the internet. One example of asymmetrical design and explanation really struck me. It explained and viewed how to create asymmetrical balance in a way that made sense to me. If you are having asymmetrical woes, follow the link above and you will steadily move toward recovery.