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Elements of Design in the creation of an effective Newsletter

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dot Balance - Visual balance comes from arranging elements on the page so that no one section looks heavier than the other
The Principle of Balance
dot Unity - In design, proximity or closeness creates a bond between elements on a page. How close together or far apart elements are placed suggests a relationship (or lack of) between elements on the page.
Unity in Design
dot Alignment - How you align type and graphics on a page and in relation to each other can make your layout easier or more difficult to read
Illustrating the Principles of Design
dot Repetition / Consistency - Repeating design elements and consistent use of type and graphics styles within a document shows a reader where to go and helps them navigate your designs and layouts safely.

Repetition of Design
dot Contrast - In design, big and small elements, black and white text, squares and circles, can all create contrast in design.

Effective Color Contrast
dot White Space - Designs that try to cram too much text and graphics onto the page are uncomfortable and may be impossible to read. White space gives your design breathing room.

12 most common newsletter design mistakes