The Importance of C.A.R.P. in Design

We will explore several important elements to Graphic Design but the following four fundamentals are arguably the most important: CONTRAST, REPETITION, ALIGNMENT, PROXIMITY
C- contrast
A- alignment
R- repetition
P- proximity
Here is an example of how a design uses C.A.R.P. and watch this video!
C- contrast
A- alignment
R- repetition
P- proximity
Here is an example of how a design uses C.A.R.P. and watch this video!
2- DAY DESIGN CHALLENGE: DUE MAY 8
Using what you have just learned about C.A.R.P. principles of design, create 4 design possibilities using one image and a text of choice.
You will have 2 classes to complete this challenge - must be handed in on May 8th
- Source a large, detailed image at high resolution.
- Find a short, interesting text to pair with the image.
- Working in an 8-x-8-inch square, isolate part of the image and combine it with the text.
- The text and image should be on more or less equal grounds, one illuminating and supporting the other. The text is not simply a caption for the image, but an active element and focal point. Use the image to bring attention to the text, and vice versa. Ask questions as you work: Is the picture flat or three-dimensional? How does it look upside down? How can lines, shapes, and planes in the image suggest ways to position and align the text?
- Once you have completed your 4 different possibilities (each an 8x8in square), combine them into one image in Photoshop (see example below).
- Hand in: JPG, PSD, and a WORD document with your image source as well as your text source.
- MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON YOUR FOLDER AND ALL OF YOUR IMAGES INSIDE!!
You will have 2 classes to complete this challenge - must be handed in on May 8th
Project adapted from: http://raccawearink.tumblr.com/
Posters above are from: kerileebeasley.com