DESIGN COMPOSITION PROXIMITY In graphic design, proximity is a principle of design that refers to the spatial relationship between the elements of the design . The rules of proximity are pretty simple: things that are related should be nearer to each other, and things that are unrelated should be placed further from each other. v form, This composition directs the viewer's eye towards a central point or focal area, often at the bottom or top of the “V” L Form, L-shape balance composition in art is a technique where the main elements of a composition are arranged in the shape of the letter “L.” pyramid form, Pyramid compositions work particularly well for still lifes , gabled houses and barns, maritime and waterfront paintings with boats' masts, and figural groups cross form, The cross is a four-division tool seeking to divide a given 'space' from a unity (a central point) into four (equal) quarters. circle form The circular shape also represents wholeness