Utilize empty space. Designers see empty space not as nothing but as a powerful something. The biggest mistake most people make is seeing empty space as something that must be filled in—as something that is wasted unless it is occupied with more elements. But it is the empty space, also called negative space or white space, that makes the positive elements of a design stand out. If you look at empty space as something to be avoided, then your designs are very likely to be cluttered. The intentional use of space does not just lead to better aesthetic qualities; it’s a powerful tool for
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