Design Principles: Overlap & Movement

Today’s essential question: How can I incorporate overlap and movement into my design?

Movement is the path the viewer’s eye takes through a work of art, often directing the eye to the focal point.

Overlap helps establish visual hierarchy by creating the illusion of depth and making shapes either dominant or subordinate.

Compare the two images below.
How does the image on the right use overlap and movement to create a stronger design?

More examples of cereal box designs that incorporate overlap and movement:

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