Emphasis

Let’s look at our second criterion for creative design decisions: Emphasis

Effective design creates an emphasis hierarchy. Clearly identify what’s most important at each moment. Not sure if your idea works? Evaluate each part against an emphasis hierarchy.

If something’s out-of-whack, it’s probably because there is too much emphasis on an element and it distracts, confuses or contradicts the intended meaning.

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