Proximity


 * Proximity**

Proximity is part of the Gestalt Principles of form perception (Soegaard). These principles are an understanding of the psychology of elements which are used in design. The Law of Proximity states that when objects are close together they tend to form groups.(Simian Design) Having separations of groups by distances on the screen or page will distinguish groups. Thus proximity is also a way to organize and categorize information into groupings. (Soegaard) States that by having separations of groupings there is a “semantic separation...through organization.” The importance of Proximity in interactive design, is that it can establish hierarchy and organize information. The closer and farther away elements are become more and less important. In the creation of infographics, proximity within information and groups is crucial is having a cohesive and organized design.



The diagram is similar to the one on http://www.interaction-design.org/encyclopedia/gestalt_principles_of_form_perception.html where MTV's Award show graphics separate the sponsors from the logos using proximity. This diagram shows the concept of grouping similar shapes and ideas together to form groups. As well as the distancing between groups can help organize and distinguish different groups.

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 * Bibliography:**

Soegaard, Mads. "Gestalt Principles of Form Perception." __Interaction-Design.Org__. 2007. 16 Jan. 2008

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"The Law of Proximity." __Simian Design__. 16 Jan. 2008 <[|http://www.simiandesign.com/blog-fu/2005/04/the_law_of_prox.php>.]

Wickens, Christopher D., and Melody Carswell. "The Proximity Compatiblity Priniciple." __Questia__. 2008. 16 Jan. 2008

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