
The Principles of Design for Cardmakers

Introduction
An introduction to the principles of design and how they can improve your cardmaking skills.

Proportion
Learn how to use correct proportions for great card designs.

Scale
Learn what the different types of scale are and how to mix them for the best results.

Balance
Discover what types of balance there are and how they can affect the formality of your card designs.

Emphasis
Learn the different ways to create emphasis and how to decide which method to use on each card.

Rhythm
Learn how to identify visual rhythm and how it can affect the feeling of a card.

Harmony, Unity & Variety
Learn what harmony, unity, and variety are and how vital they are to any good card design.

Wrap-Up
Review the principles and how to use them to improve cards that are not working.