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Contrast, Alignment, Repetition,Proximity

Most designers will use these in a different order, but we are in school…..

Use the CARP rules to evaluate the layout and design of web pages, title pages, information pages etc.

All four: http://www.presentationzen.com/chapter6_spread.pdf

http://maddisondesigns.com/2009/03/the-5-basic-principles-of-design/

Contrast article: http://www.sitepoint.com/principles-of-design-contrast/

Proximity: http://www.sitepoint.com/principles-of-design-proximity/

Alignment: http://www.printwand.com/blog/basic-alignment-principles-in-graphic-design-with-examples

Repetition: http://visscom.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/principle-of-repetition-pattern/