Non-designers Design Book Apr 2026

Every item should have some visual tie to another element on the page.

Alignment ensures that every element on a page has a visual connection with something else, avoiding a "scattered" look.

It creates an organizational hierarchy and makes the page more "skimmable". 2. Repetition Non-Designers Design Book

Think of an invisible line connecting your text and images. 4. Proximity

Proximity is about grouping related items together to organize information and reduce clutter. Every item should have some visual tie to

Bold fonts, specific bullet point styles, colors, or spatial relationships.

Repetition involves repeating visual elements throughout a design to create unity and consistency. specific bullet point styles

Use bold vs. light fonts, large vs. small graphics, or warm vs. cool colors.