The distribution of visual weight in a composition.
Symmetry: Symmetrical balance occurs when shapes are mirrored on either side of an invisible central axis, creating a feeling of stability and harmony.
Asymmetry: Asymmetrical balance occurs when the visual weight of elements is distributed unevenly, creating tension and interest in the composition.
Radial Balance: Radial balance occurs when elements are arranged around a central point, creating a sense of circular movement and unity.
Proportion: Proportion involves the relationship between the sizes of different elements in a composition. Using proportion well can create a feeling of harmony and balance.
Color Balance: Color balance involves using color in a way that creates a sense of equilibrium, which can be achieved by distributing colors evenly throughout the composition.
Contrast: Contrast involves using elements that are different in size, shape, texture, color, or value to create visual interest and balance.
Repetition: Repetition involves using the same element multiple times in a composition, which can help to create rhythm and balance.
Movement: Movement involves guiding the viewer's eye through a composition using lines, shapes, and other elements to create a sense of balance and harmony.
Unity: Unity involves using design elements in a consistent and coherent way throughout a composition, which can help to create a sense of balance and harmony.
Negative Space: Negative space involves the use of empty or open space in a composition, which can help to create a feeling of balance and calm.
Symmetrical balance: The elements on either side of the central axis are identical or nearly identical in size, shape, color, and texture.
Asymmetrical balance: Elements are arranged to create a balanced composition without being identical.
Radial balance: Elements are arranged around a central point, similar to the spokes of a wheel.
Crystallographic balance: Elements are repeated in a pattern that maintains balance and harmony.
Vertical balance: The weight of elements on the top half of a composition is balanced by elements on the lower half.
Horizontal balance: The weight of elements on the left side of a composition is balanced by elements on the right side.
Formal balance: Elements are precisely arranged in an orderly and symmetrical manner.
Informal balance: Elements are arranged in a more relaxed and natural manner, without strict order.
Progressive balance: A composition begins with a small or few elements and gradually builds up to a larger or more complex arrangement.
Imbalanced balance: An intentionally imbalanced composition that creates tension and interest.
Positive-negative balance: The contrast between positive space (the subject or focal point) and negative space (the empty or background space).
Color balance: Using a range of colors that create harmony and balance in a composition.