Visual elements are the building blocks of design, including things like images, text, colors, shapes, and lines.

Layout refers to how these elements are arranged on a page to create a visually appealing and organized composition.
Some lay out principles:
a. Balance - distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space
b. Alignment - refers lining up text or graphics on a page.
c. Contrast - occurs when two or more visual elements in a composition are different.
d. Proximity- the rules of proximity are pretty simple: things that are related should be nearer to each other, and things that are unrelated should be placed further from each other.

Cultural appropriateness of visual elements
Culture refers to the shared beliefs, customs, traditions, values, norms, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a particular group of people. It encompasses various aspects of human society, including language, religion, cuisine, art, music, literature, and social institutions.

Examples of Cultural Symbols:

Cultural appropriateness refers to the respectful and ethical engagement with aspects of another culture. It involves understanding and acknowledging the significance and context of cultural practices, symbols, artifacts, or traditions from communities outside of one's own. Cultural appropriateness entails avoiding the misuse, distortion, or trivialization of these elements, as well as seeking permission or guidance when incorporating them into one's own work or expression. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing power dynamics, historical contexts, and the potential impact of one's actions on marginalized or oppressed cultural groups. Essentially, it's about treating other cultures with sensitivity, dignity, and respect.