Gestalt Principles
Proximity
Similarity
Closure
Continuation
Symmetry
Order
Things that are similar (i.e same color, same shape) are grouped together
Whatever stands out visually will capture attention first
The human eye follows the smoothest path when drawing the lines
In order to create a whole, the brain is able to fill in missing parts where there is nothing
The brain automatically looks for patterns between shapes
The brain groups objects in close proximity together, regardless of individual features
Figure/Ground
The principle states that people automatically perceive something as background or foreground
