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The graphic design principles in this section focus on four areas:

Composition Related to layout: weight, color, positive/negative space, and balance.

Color Related to color choices: color combinations, colored type, and the psychology of color.

Type Related to the choice of typeface: type styles, legibility, and the psychology of type.

Graphics Related to the use of graphic elements: color, placement, and use in an overall design.