Design
Design
Principles of Visual Design
Learn the foundational design principles — contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity — and use them to critique and redesign a flyer.
Grade 6-8Beginner45 min50 pts
About This Lesson
Great design doesn't happen by accident — it follows rules. In this lesson, you'll learn the 4 core principles that professional designers use every day, then apply them to transform a terrible flyer into something eye-catching.
Essential Question
Look at the two flyers on your desk. Which one would you pick up first? Circle it. Write ONE reason why.
Standards
CTE Arts, A/V Technology & Communications; Common Core ELA Writing
Learning Objectives
- 1Identify and explain the 4 core design principles: Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proximity (CARP)
- 2Critique a poorly designed flyer using CARP vocabulary
- 3Apply at least 3 design principles to redesign a flyer or poster
Materials Needed
- Chromebook or tablet with Canva access
- Printed 'before' flyers (bad design examples)
- Colored pencils or markers
Key Topics
design principlestypographycontrastlayoutvisual design