Design Elements and Principles in Human-Centred Contexts

What this note covers

1. Understanding Human-Centred Design as a Framework for Formal Decision-Making
2. Design Elements: Functions and Human-Centred Applications
3. Design Principles: Organising Visual Information for Human Use
4. Analysing the Interaction of Elements and Principles in Complex Designs
5. Colour, Tone, and Accessibility as Human-Centred Imperatives
6. Hierarchy, Proximity, and Alignment in Information-Dense Contexts
7. Evaluating Design Against Human-Centred Criteria

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes