Balance in UX Design: Symmetry, Asymmetry, and Radial Balance

Summary: The kind of balance you use in your visual depends on what you want to convey. Symmetry is quiet and static. Asymmetry creates energy and movement. Radial balance leads attention to the central point.

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Huei-Hsin Wang (王彚心) is a Senior Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. As a multi-passionate UX researcher with a background in Industrial Design, Huei-Hsin specializes in design visualization, product development, innovation strategy, and storytelling. 

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