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Design Games

Learn by doing

Learn visual design principles by playing with them.

Short, hands-on graphic design games that help you see what makes a layout work—then let you fix it yourself.

Play the alignment game Explore the principles
Principles in motionSee the problem. Fix the design.

The fundamentals

What are visual design principles?

They are practical ideas—like alignment, contrast, and spacing—that help organize information and guide attention.

Learning them makes it easier to explain why a design feels clear, find what is not working, and improve it with intention.

The curriculum

Seven principles. One at a time.

Each exercise isolates a single principle, so you can see exactly what changed and why it improved the design.

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Alignment

Create order by connecting elements to a shared visual edge.

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Visual hierarchy

Guide attention by making the most important information unmistakable.

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Proximity & spacing

Show relationships through intentional grouping and breathing room.

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Contrast

Use meaningful differences to improve emphasis and legibility.

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Balance

Distribute visual weight so a composition feels stable and intentional.

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Repetition & consistency

Build recognition by repeating choices with purpose.

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Typography

Shape tone, readability, and rhythm through deliberate type choices.

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