The four principles of design are balance, rhythm, emphasis and unity.

Each one of them is essential for bringing together the different visual elements that are necessary to achieving a strong design, which, in turn, is imperative for a website to succeed on any level. What follows is an examination of each principle, with insights about how to incorporate them into your own Web design for optimal results.

Read the "Principles of Design" now, a feature article from the November 2010 edition of Website Magazine.