How to use the Law of Proximity in credit union website design

Objects that are near each other appear to form a group

The Law of Proximity is one of several principles of visual grouping that come from Gestalt psychology. It states that when objects are near each other they appear to be related or form a group, even if shapes and sizes are significantly different.

Designers can utilize the Law of Proximity by placing related elements near each other and separating groups with white space. Writers can also use this law by grouping related ideas into headings, sentences, and paragraphs.

 

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