<p>Today I learned about the basics of Figma. A tour including a brief look at responsive resizing, components, variants, and prototyping at a basic level.</p>
<h2 id="heading-visual-design-principles-that-impact-ux">Visual Design Principles that Impact UX</h2>
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<li><p>Scale</p>
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<li><p>Visual hierarchy</p>
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<li><p>Balance</p>
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<li><p>Contrast</p>
</li>
<li><p>Gestalt</p>
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<h2 id="heading-importance-of-visual-design-principles">Importance of Visual Design Principles</h2>
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<li><p>Increase usability</p>
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<li><p>Provide emotion and delight</p>
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<li><p>Strengthen brand perception</p>
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</ol>
<h3 id="heading-references">References</h3>
<ul>
<li><p>Figma Masterclass for Beginners (2023 Updated)</p>
<p>  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II-6dDzc-80">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II-6dDzc-80</a>.</p>
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<li><p>5 Principles of Visual Design in UX - Nielsen Norman Group <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/principles-visual-design/">https://www.nngroup.com/articles/principles-visual-design/</a>.</p>
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Today I learned about the basics of Figma. A tour including a brief look at responsive resizing, components, variants, and prototyping at a basic level.

## Visual Design Principles that Impact UX

1. Scale
    
2. Visual hierarchy
    
3. Balance
    
4. Contrast
    
5. Gestalt
    

## Importance of Visual Design Principles

1. Increase usability
    
2. Provide emotion and delight
    
3. Strengthen brand perception
    

### References

* Figma Masterclass for Beginners (2023 Updated)
    
    [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II-6dDzc-80](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II-6dDzc-80).
    
* 5 Principles of Visual Design in UX - Nielsen Norman Group [https://www.nngroup.com/articles/principles-visual-design/](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/principles-visual-design/).

Creating beautiful designs with increased usability

Day 32: Visual Design

Creating beautiful designs with increased usability

Table of contents

Visual Design Principles that Impact UX

Importance of Visual Design Principles

References