Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Department
School of Journalism and Broadcasting
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
My thesis explores the use of visual tension in various graphic design areas and works. It delves into the purposes of creating visual tension and in which instances it can be most effective, as well as most ineffective. It discusses the use and creation of visual tension with design hierarchy, rhythm and dynamics, symmetry and asymmetry, negative and positive space, color relationships, and typographical design. I will define visual tension, discuss its relevance and significance, and show informative examples. I'm using mainly secondary research in the form of textbooks and examples by other designers, but I have also included a few pieces I have designed myself. I hope to show exactly how important visual tension is to good design work when used properly and explain how best to create it.
Advisor(s) or Committee Chair
Kelley Coppinger
Disciplines
Advertising and Promotion Management | Graphic Design
Recommended Citation
Heinstein, Raven, "Visual Tension in Graphic Design" (2014). Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects. Paper 469.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/stu_hon_theses/469