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Design elements and principles refers to the overall process of creating a site that is functional as well as aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Far too many websites reflect poor attention to the visual aspect.

This site is a collection of sites culled from the world wide web which illustrate specific design elements and principles. The design elements, what designers work with, include line, white space, color, grid and illustration and photography. The design principles, what designers do with the elements, include symmetry, asymmetry, emphasis and alignment.

In this web design journal, you'll find nine easy-to-understand examples of basic design elements and principles to help you and your web designer create a site that you will be happy with.