a brief introduction to information & interface design b i j o y r a v e e n d r a n

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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION & INTERFACE DESIGN B I J O Y R A V E E N D R A N

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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO

INFORMATION & INTERFACE DESIGNB I J O Y R A V E E N D R A N

“Less is more…”

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The space around and between the subject(s) of an image

Gap linking elements in a composition

Also known as ‘Whitespace’ in print/digital design

What is negative space?

Source : http://www.graphictivitis.com/index.php/dos-and-donts-of-negative-space-in-design-layout/, “Negative Space” by Bang Wong

Source : Google image search

BACKGROUND (NEGATIVE SPACE)

FOREGROUND (POSITIVE SPACE)

BACKGROUND(NEGATIVE SPACE)

Source : Google image search

FOREGROUND(POSITIVE SPACE)

BACKGROUND(NEGATIVE SPACE)

The space around and between the subject(s) of an image

Gap linking elements in a composition

Also known as ‘Whitespace’ in print/digital design

What is negative space?

Source : http://www.graphictivitis.com/index.php/dos-and-donts-of-negative-space-in-design-layout/, “Negative Space” by Bang Wong

Source : Fight Club (1999)

BACKGROUND (NEGATIVE SPACE)

FOREGROUND (POSITIVE SPACE)

Source : Fight Club (1999)

BACKGROUND(NEGATIVE SPACE)

The space around and between the subject(s) of an image

Gap linking elements in a composition

Also known as ‘Whitespace’ in print/digital design

What is negative space?

Source : http://www.graphictivitis.com/index.php/dos-and-donts-of-negative-space-in-design-layout/, “Negative Space” by Bang Wong

Source : www.google.com

BACKGROUND (NEGATIVE SPACE)

FOREGROUND (POSITIVE SPACE)

BACKGROUND(NEGATIVE SPACE))

Source : www.google.com

Source : www.bing.com

FOREGROUND (POSITIVE SPACE)

BACKGROUND(NEGATIVE SPACE)

Source : www.bing.com

Gives the eye a ‘place to rest’, increasing the appeal of a composition through subtle means

It gives the constituent elements enough breathing room

It is used to reveal more content and meaning to a piece of art

One of the most effective ways to attract viewer’s attention

Why do we need it?

Gives the eye a ‘place to rest’, increasing the appeal of a composition through subtle means

It gives the constituent elements enough breathing room

It is used to reveal more content and meaning to a piece of art

One of the most effective ways to attract viewer’s attention

Why do we need it?

Gives the eye a ‘place to rest’, increasing the appeal of a composition through subtle means

It gives the constituent elements enough breathing room

It is used to reveal more content and meaning to a piece of art

One of the most effective ways to attract viewer’s attention

Why do we need it?

EXTRA LAYER OF CONTENT

Gives the eye a ‘place to rest’, increasing the appeal of a composition through subtle means

It gives the constituent elements enough breathing room

It is used to reveal more content and meaning to a piece of art

One of the most effective ways to attract viewer’s attention

Why do we need it?

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Source : http://water-arts.deviantart.com/art/U-S-A-products-Ads-110550210?q=boost:popular%20ads&qo=65

Source : http://water-arts.deviantart.com/art/U-S-A-products-Ads-110550210?q=boost:popular%20ads&qo=65

NEGATIVE SPACECALLS THE VIEWER

ATTENTION ONTO THE BOX

Logo design

Poster design

User Interface design

Other unconventional areas of use

Examples

Source : http://www.designer-daily.com/logo-design-17487, http://thedeependdesign.com/negative-space-in-logo-design/

Logo design

Poster design

User Interface design

Other unconventional areas of use

Examples

Source : http://www.mcescher.com/Biography/lw306.jpg

Source : http://inspiredm.com/white-space/

Logo design

Poster design

User Interface design

Other unconventional areas of use

Examples

Source : http://duplos.org/

Logo design

Poster design

User Interface design

Other unconventional areas of use

Examples

Source :http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8036/8037860987_4331503e23_z.jpg

DEPTH OF FIELDPHOTOGRAPHY

Source : Sinister (2012)

NEGATIVE SPACEIN FILM

Source : Sinister (2012)

Source : Google image search

References

http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/negative-space-in-webpage-layouts-a-guide/http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/a/whitespace.htmhttp://www.getfinch.com/2010/01/a_negative_view_of_white_space/http://cgcamera.blogspot.in/2013/02/sinisters-use-of-negative-space.htmlhttp://www.e-reading-lib.com/bookreader.php/140662/Effective_use_of_negative_space_in_grafic_design.pdfhttp://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/01/12/white-space-and-simplicity-an-overview/http://www.brasstacksdesign.com/bfd/123006.htmlhttp://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/design-theory/using-white-space-or-negative-space-in-your-designs/

areas of use

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