There are 7 compositions:
1. Heirarchy means organizing things from most important to least important.
2. Focal Point means the most strongest point in a design (main point of emphasize).
3. Eye path means guiding the reader's eyes along a path.
4. Proportion means size of elements relative to one another.
5. Visual weight means the lightness or darkness of a colour.
6. Type as a visual element
7. Alignment (grid) means to align things up
Design with intention means to not place things on random spots without any thought into it. Use these tools to help guide the reader's eyes.
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