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C.R.A.P

C - Contrast
R - Repetition
A - Alignment
P - Proximity

The 'CRAP' principles are used for layout design. If each rule is used appropriately in a suitable quantity, the CRAP design rules make for a more aesthetically pleasing design.

CRAP Questions:
1. If unnecessary stuff is added just so there is something to repeat or something that contrasts an existing element, will this not cause clutter and detract the users attention from the actual content?
2. How do we know when to align something left, right or centrally?
3. Which CRAP rule is the most important to follow and why?
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