Proper alignment is an easy way to give your designs structure and order. Without it, the design is at risk of looking cluttered, disorganised and therefore unprofessional.
Remember the magazine spread from previous posts? The graphic below shows how it would look with improper alignment. Although some degree of alignment remains, it still looks untidy.
Especially when you compare it with the original graphic.
The effect of poor alignment is even clearer on a design that has fewer items and more space to play with. Not all space on a design needs to be filled.
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Alignment in graphic design isn’t a new principle; it’s the foundation upon which your design stands and appears attractive to the viewers. Keeping your elements like type, images and illustrations aligned to one another will ensure a presentable design. The best way to do this is to have margins around your page and use them to line up your elements. This technique was applied to both design examples.