A set of rules about how people naturally group and read visual elements, such as seeing things that are close together or look alike as belonging together.
Synonyms
- gestalt laws
- principles of grouping
Related terms
In plain words
- how the eye naturally groups things
- why we see some elements as belonging together
Usage example
Using gestalt principles, she grouped related buttons close together so users read them as one set.
Don't confuse with…
- proximityProximity is one specific gestalt principle; gestalt principles is the umbrella term covering proximity, similarity, closure, and others.
Categories
- Layout & composition