Who gets excited when the project is creating an infographic? I do! Ever since I knew I loved art and design. Creating such projects makes me feel relaxed and serene. When I was in junior high school, I had a habit of scrutinizing whatever art I came across. I was always inspired by the creations of the higher batches, to the point that I found myself immersed in examining the principles of design they used in their posters, infographics, and presentations. I had no proper knowledge of designing; that is why before, the concepts of design I observed are those that I apply when creating graphic visuals. 

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This is why I was captivated when our lesson in our Empowerment Technologies class was about ‘Imaging and Design.’ This topic has deepened my understanding of the importance of the seven design principles. It presented to me that an element is made and placed the way it is in a design, not just for aesthetic purposes, but because there is a logic behind it. It is not necessary to apply all the principles in one art. However, using principles that complement each other will create an appealing, organized, and functional design that will catch the audiences’ attention. If an artist wants to make their work stand out, principles such as contrast, repetition, and proximity are the best principles to use. On the other hand, unity, movement, and balance make the art more visually appealing and organized. 

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Here is the recent infographic about the ‘Four Fundamental Forces of Nature I created applying the principles of design: