Between the Layers... there is more to the eye.

During our previous class, we discussed design principles and elements. Design principles and elements contribute uniqueness for images. Colors and shapes communicate to the audience and can be more effective in a design. The three images below are prime examples to identify strengths and weaknesses that peak one's attention. Both elements of design deliver a sort of message, but they are different in their own way.

Mind Swirl

The approach of these images has many strengths; from the font to the colors. Everything about this is intriguing. First, the image on the left, allows viewers to look directly where the designers want them to look; which is at the S. The scheme of the image adds a visual element that pops off the image. The colors black and white traps space, but also allows space onto the image; which catches the viewer's eyes. They contrast off each other; which makes it easy to understand. The second image with the talented Emma Watson makes the image look for elegant and makes her stand out from the page. The portions that these images inquire borders certain areas and make the viewer focus on what is more important. From the top to bottom, from side to side, each element and column is consistent. Emma Watson has been very successful in her career, so having her as the image shows female success and independence. One way these images could improve is by re-centering Emma Watson so each of her shoulders could even with the borders of the image and making the S a little softer so it doesn’t look like the S is shouting at the reader. It could look more attractive by softening it a little bit, while still getting the reader's attention.

Stand up Straight

With this resume, Christina used two columns to separate information from left to right. On the left side, it says skills and education; on the right, it says work experience(s) and professional activities she is involved in. meanwhile, by her name, it states her email, phone number, and where she lives. Her resume appears readable to the viewers. Her name stands out overall and it creates a uniqueness most people might not have. The I that separates left and right peeks one's attention to notice how much effect and creativeness she has imported into her resume.

The elements are easy to read especially for employers. Her resume is consistent from top to bottom. The color scheme again from the previous images do not show a lot of white space, which allows the eyes to wander throughout the image towards what is important.

For that being said, if Christina re-centers her resume and doesn’t look like it is sideways. The viewers don’t have to tilt their heads and maybe it could be easy to read without moving your head sideways (back and forth).

All the images contain a lot of angles that help show various elements visually to the reader and/or viewer. While these aspects may seem organized, one might different and that’s okay. It's for the reader/viewer to determine what works and what doesn’t.