Gesalt laws of perceptual organization

Question 1

Gestalt Psychology

Answer 1

Focuses on how people interpret the world

The following are fundamental principles from the founders of Gestalt psychology

Question 2

Law of similarity

Answer 2

Elements that have similar visual appearances seem to be more related

Elements can be visually grouped together if they have visual similarities

It’s possible to create similarity using size, color and shape

Question 3

Law of common region

Answer 3

Elements tend to be perceived in groups if they are sharing an area with a clearly defined boundary

By adding borders or a background around an element (or a group of elements) you separate it from surrounding elements

Question 4

Figure-Ground Effect

Answer 4

Humans ability to visually separate objects on different layers of focus

We can see which things are placed in the foreground and background

Modal pop-ups are an example of the figure ground effect

Material design uses the Z-axis for elevation

Question 5

Law of proximity

Answer 5

Objects that are near each other seem to be grouped together

Place related objects close to each other to create a connection

Question 6

Law of continuity

Answer 6

Objects connected by straight or curving lines are seen in a way that follows the m smoothest path

Guide the users eyes by creating a visual connection between items. This makes the items easier to scan and comprehend

Question 7

Law of closure

Answer 7

Our brains tend to fill in gaps in information

An incomplete animation circle