Principles of Design (Balance, Contrast, Hierarchy) — Roadmap Step &…
How the basic elements are arranged to create a coherent, readable composition
- Level: beginner
- Estimated time: 2 days
- Roadmap: UI Design
Before this step
Mini projects
- Redesign a cluttered screenshot applying only stronger contrast and hierarchy
Interview questions
- How would you create visual hierarchy on a screen using only size and weight, no color?
Study resources
- Principles of Design (Article) — The Interaction Design Foundation's overview of balance, contrast, emphasis and unity.
- 10 Principles of Design Explained (Video) — Covers the core principles designers use to organize the elements of a composition.
Part of
- Design Foundations — section
- UI Design roadmap — the full learning path