What are Gestalt Principles?
Gestalt Principles are principles/laws of human perception that describe how humans group similar elements, recognize patterns and simplify complex images when we perceive objects. Designers use the principles to organize content on websites and other interfaces so it is aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand. (Gestalt Principles)
Let’s go for below questions about Gestalt principles and evaluate your knowledge.
Quiz on Gestalt Principles
1. Which gestalt law states that when things appear to be similar to each other, we group them together. And we also tend to think they have the same function.
a. Law of Similarity
b. Law of Proximity
c. Law of Common Region
d. Law of Continuity
2. Which gestalt law states that things that are close together appear to be more related than things that are spaced farther apart.
a. Law of Similarity
b. Law of Common Region
c. Law of Proximity
d. Law of Common Fate
3. Which gestalt law states that when objects are located within the same closed region, we perceive them as being grouped together.
a. Law of Continuity
b. Law of Common Region
c. Law of Proximity
d. Law of Common Fate
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4. Which gestalt law states that elements that are arranged on a line or curve are perceived to be more related than elements not on the line or curve.
a. Law of Continuity
b. Law of Proximity
c. Law of Common Region
d. Law of Common Fate
5. Which gestalt law states that when we look at a complex arrangement of visual elements, we tend to look for a single, recognizable pattern.
a. Law of Continuity
b. Law of Proximity
c. Law of Common Fate
d. Law of Closure
Answers: 1- a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d
If you have answered 4 or above questions correct, you have a good sense of principles, if you have 3 or less questions correct, it’s time for you to have a grip on Gestalt principles. Below are some great references to learn about Gestalt principles (Courses & articles).
Learning Gestalt Principles:
Top courses to learn Gestalt principles -
Gestalt Psychology and Web Design: The Ultimate Guide
Gestalt Psychotherapy - ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE
Design Theory| "Designer Choice" |The Complete Design Course
Gestalt Theory for Web/UX/UI/App Designers
Some top articles about Gestalt Principles for reading:
The gestalt principles in web design
5 Principles of Visual Design in UX
The Law of Similarity - Gestalt Principles (1)
Laws of Proximity, Uniform Connectedness, and Continuation – Gestalt Principles (2)
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