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1a Visual Encoding
1a Visual Encoding
Although the brain may not recall each minute detail consciously,
it can retain the overall composition, color palette, and emotional
impact of a visual experience.
Similarity – When our mind perceives things that appear similar (in
shape, size, or another property) as part of a group.
Proximity – When our mind perceives things that are close to one
another as part of a group.
Continuity – When our mind perceives things that form a continuous
pattern as part of a group.
Closure – When our mind processes unbroken lines and shapes as
cohesive closed shapes by cognitively closing the loop. This is a
mental heuristic.
Symmetry – When our mind perceives symmetrical items as part of a
group.
Connectedness – When our mind perceives items that are physically
connected to one another as part of a group.