Asymmetrical design

Balance in art refers to the distribution of visual weight. Learn more about how to master this key design principle.

This is the example of asymmetrical balance in the movie poster. The color, shape are asymmetrical, but creates a dynamic visual balance. Even with the contrast between the two different faces, it is very interesting to combine them in a symmetrical way, which kinda ironically reflects the relationship between joker and batman.

With an asymmetrical balance and a limited color palette, this poster achieves a visual and typographic hierarchy through an ingenious combination of shapes and type forms.

It is possible to establish design balance using both symmetrical and asymmetrical groupings. While asymmetrical balance embraces dynamic and unexpected compositions by distributing visual weight in a more organic and fluid manner, bringing interest and life to the design, symmetrical balance mirrors items on each side of a central axis to create harmony and order. . . . . #archidaily #architecturestudent #architects #architect #archilovers #architecture #architectural #interiordesign

Look at this beautiful collage of a Maple Leaf with buttons on softly colored paper. The leaf was cut in half at the line of symmetry. The buttons are also arranged with three on each side of the Maple Leaf also creating a symmetrical pattern. ...

BALANCE A design principle that addresses the equal distribution of visual weight in any given piece of art.

victor castanera's ‘balance’ table lamp for oblure will be presented at maison & objet in january 2017.

Large "road" element that creates movement but also a field of perception.

Principles of Design - symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, & crystallographic balance