GRAPHIC DESIGN

Simplicity Many experts suggest graphic design principles in the design work. for the sake of convenience of readers understand the content of messages delivered. In the letter should not use the font types that are difficult to read. Graphic designer is also commonly mentioned as KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). This principle can be applied with the use of elements of free space (white space).

Balance circumstances or the strength of the similarity between each other and cause the balance of visual effects. The principle of balance: the balance of the formal (symmetrical) and informal balance. Balance to give the impression perfect formal, official, firm.

Unity Unity is the cohesion, consistency, integrity, or oneness, which is the substance of the composition. Examples are the graphics box made Litbang KOMPAS. Illustration, lines and text about the occurrence of the tsunami as one line in a box and given Raster to give an impression of unity is the message.

The emphasis (stress) meant to attract readers, so he wants to see and read the design in question. In this newspaper's design can be done with a column on the news. This will impress the importance of news to be read by readers. Also raise the size or the title of the news letter, that looks much different with other news.

Rhythm (repetition) repetition is the element supporting the work of art. Rhythm is the difference between the two lies in the existence of space, similar to the time interval between two-tone music continues the same. Graphic design to the interval in space or a vacuum or the distance between objects. For example, the distance between columns. The distance between the edge of paper with the text, the distance between the 10 images in one page, and so forth.