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Core visual design principles (visual hierarchy, Gestalt grouping, composition, balance, contrast, white space, color, typography) with UI fixes, a checklist, and deep-dive references. Use when making or defending a layout, type, or color decision, or when a design feels off and you need to name why.

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# Design Principles

The fundamental laws governing visual perception and communication. These principles are not opinions—they're observations about how human vision and cognition work.

## When to Use This Skill

- Making visual design decisions
- Evaluating whether a design "works"
- Explaining why something feels off
- Teaching design fundamentals
- Debugging design problems

## Core Principles