In our final discussion regarding the Principles of Design, let us turn to unity and variety first and to contrast second. When we talk about unity in art, we are talking about the same concept that ...

Balance is a necessity of art, as in life. Without it, we feel off-kilter. As we begin to consider the Principles of Art, let’s do so by first considering balance and then emphasis. Balance in art ...

Welcome to the final installment of Macworld’s Design Basics series. So far, we’ve covered the importance of proximity (placing related information closer together to form a visual framework), ...