The human mind simplifies complex elements
to familiar shapes in order to create meaning.*
Use the following Checklist to review your design.
1
The design reveals no unintended shapes or multistability in either negative or positive spaces.
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2
Every shape is easily distinguishable from neighboring figures due to sufficient color contrast.
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3
Every shape is easily distinguishable from neighboring figures due to sufficient contrast of light and dark.
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4
Every shape can be identified and distinguished from neighboring figures within miliseconds.
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5
Every aspect of the design can be clearly distinguished and perceived even in small size.
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6
The design reveals no uninteded shapes and figures and can be easily perceived even from another perspective.
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0/6
Comprehensive revision is
required in order for the design
to be perceived correctly.
* Wertheimer, M. (1923), Untersuchungen zur Lehre von der Gestalt. II. Psychologische Forschung, 4(1), 301-350.

Design & Code by Tobias Huber as part of the module User Centered Design (Winter semester 2016-2017 – MA Communication Design @ HMKW Berlin)