Website URL: https://www.danpelosi.

com/
Principles Yes No Comments/ Suggestions
1. Balance
Is the page shows the proper The page shows proper element distribution in page
distribution of elements in page composition. The first page, which contains the site's logo or
composition, whether Symmetrical name, has a symmetrical balance, however the second page,
or Asymmetrical? which contains author information, has an asymmetrical
balance since the author's photo is on the left side and the
content or the text is on the right.
Do you feel that the elements are The elements are distributed evenly and not only on one side
compressed only on one side of the of the page. If the image is on the left side, the author places
page? the text or content on the right side to balance it out.
2. Emphasis
Is there an element of focal point to Even if the font color of the website's title or display name is
the design that leads in getting your the same as the other colors of elements, it attracted my eye
attention on that page? the first time I visited it since the creator emphasized it by
making the font larger than the others.
Does the page have emphasized any The display name or the header has been emphasized on the
of the texts, graphics, illustrations, or page by making its font larger than the other text. I also
animations in a design? observed that the recipe names were in bold, however the
descriptions or subheadings were not, and were in italic and
smaller font.
Is the element emphasized by a As previously stated, the element was emphasized by a
different color, texture, size, or different font size and style.
space?
3. Pattern, Repetition, and
Rhythm
Are there any repeated elements in Yes, there are elements in the web design that are repeated,
the web design? such as font style, color, and shapes.
Is the logo of the website repeated The website's logo appears on every page of the design,
on every page of the from the home page to the contact page.
design?
Are all pages have the same The same transition effect, a fade in transition, is used on all
transition effects? of the pages. The author essentially used a simple and subtle
transition effect to keep the audience or readers focused on
his message rather than distracting them.
Are the font type and color used All of the font colors are the same. The font style varies
consistently on every page? depending on the type of text. The title or name of the recipe
is in bold and has a different font style, whereas the
description is in italic and has a different font style as well.
The use of minimal font type and color makes readers or
audiences more comfortable while reading because it does
not distract or confuse them.
4. Alignment
Are the graphics and texts visibly The graphics and text are clearly aligned, making it
aligned which makes it readable? readable. The aligned text creates balance on his page and
also establishes a visual connection between the elements on
his page.
Is the placement of individual or Individual or grouped images are placed with the same scale
grouped images have the same scale or size and are evenly distributed in space, making the page
or size and is evenly distributed in more attractive, appealing, and readable to the audience or
space? readers.
5. Hierarchy
Are the important elements stand out The important elements stand out and are properly arranged
and are arranged properly depending in accordance with their organization, allowing the viewer to
on its organization? easily distinguish and navigate the website's highlight. The
page title is in the largest and thickest font size, followed by
the names of the recipes and the description in the smallest
font size.
Are the headings, titles, and subtitles The author employed different font sizes, font styles, and
emphasized than the body? character or text thickness to emphasize headings, titles, and
subtitles rather than the body.
6. Contrast
Does the background and font color The background and font color contrast each other. The
contrast each other? (light to dark author utilized a light background and a darker font color to
value or vice versa) make the text readable to the reader. He simply used a plain
white background to avoid distracting readers and to
emphasize the content of the website rather than the
background.
Are there any applications of There are applications of contrast in font sizes with the same
contrast in font sizes with the same type. The font type of the subtitle in the header is the same
type? as the font type of the recipe descriptions, and they are both
italic; the only difference is the font size.
Are the header and footer of the To make the page appealing and not boring to the viewers,
page darker than the content area? the header and footer are darker than the content area. He
used darker colors to pique the viewer's interest and attract
their attention. This also signifies that it is the page's start
and end.
7. Unity and Harmony
Does the page look disorganize? The page appears to be well-organized and divided into
sections. The page's purpose was stated clearly, and the
recipes were arranged in a precise sequence. The author also
added pictures to make it more appealing.
Are all the principles applied All of the principles are applied correctly and consistently
properly with consistency in the throughout the design, resulting in a website that is both
design as a whole? visually appealing and informative.
Does the use of combined elements The use of combined elements relates to the website's
relate to the purpose of the website purpose and creates design harmony. The elements he used
and creates harmony in the design? are perfectly in line with the concept. The usage of pasta and
spoon stickers, as well as photographs of the author cooking
and other cuisines, demonstrates to the viewer that the page
is all about food.
Does the website meet its purpose of The website achieved its purpose of providing a clear
providing a clear message in all the message in all web design pages. The author properly
pages of web design? conveyed what his website's objective is, which is to provide
knowledge or share his recipe with others. His website is
both visually appealing and informative.
TOTAL 20 points