Day 35: Rhythm

Rhythm in design comes from the intervals between elements — their spacing, size and timing. Regular rhythm is like a metronome; varied rhythm is like a melody. Changing the intervals can make a composition speed up, slow down, pause and start again.

Objective. Create visual rhythm through varied spacing and scale.

Design a poster for a percussion concert where the arrangement of elements suggests a beat.

• Use repeated elements with deliberately varied intervals
• At least one visible pause
• Typography and simple shapes only
• Maximum three colours

• A sense of rhythm and movement
• Varied, deliberate intervals
• Clear relationship to the music

Transcribe an actual rhythm (a drum pattern or song) into the spacing of your elements.