• the human brain attempts to organize information by subconsciously arranging the parts into a cohesive whole.
• Applying Gestalt Principles in your mockups will help create user-friendly designs that are rooted in psychology and human behavior.

So far in this certificate program, you’ve learned about three Gestalt Principles:

• Similarity: Elements that look similar are perceived to have the same function.
• Proximity: Elements that are close together appear to be more related than elements that are spaced farther apart.
• Common region: Elements located within the same area are perceived to be grouped together.
• Closure:

• Between the E and x, the white space forms an arrow pointing right.

• There is no outline or distinction on this arrow, but users can see the arrow because the shape of the E and the x come together to provide the illusion of the arrow.

• For FedEx, this arrow is more than the closure principle; it also fits in with their brand’s purpose of shipping items for their users, because the arrow implies moving forward.

• Continuity: continuity guides a user’s eye from object to object, following a line, and focuses attention to specific parts of the screen.

• In the real world, the Gestalt Principle of continuity is often used when showing step-by-step processes and when displaying a list of items that are related to each other.

• Symmetry: describes that elements are more visually pleasing when the parts of an object are balanced or are mirror images of each other. In addition to looking nice, objects that are symmetrical are also perceived as related to each other.
• Asymmetry: which is ****a lack of balance and equality, can emphasize an element's importance and create visual interest. Using asymmetry in your designs can help call attention to a specific item or grouping of items.