{"id":61376,"date":"2022-09-14T17:54:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T21:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=61376"},"modified":"2025-07-01T12:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:54:29","slug":"design-principle-repetition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principle-repetition\/","title":{"rendered":"A Brief Guide to Repetition \u2014 A Design Principle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle.png\" alt=\"A Brief Guide to Repetition \u2014 A Design Principle\" class=\"wp-image-61579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle.png 3200w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A_Brief_Guide_to_Repetition_\u2014_A_Design_Principle-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Think back to your school days (or maybe you&#8217;re still in them). If you hear an idea once, are you likely to recall it? What if you hear it 10 times? Probably a better chance it&#8217;ll stick, right? Just as repetition is crucial for learning, it&#8217;s also an indispensable tool in design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The repetition design principle refers to the use of similar (or identical) elements throughout a design.<\/strong> By harnessing this principle, you can guide readers through your communications, create visual cohesion and help reinforce other design principles, including hierarchy, unity and rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s dig into repetition, why it&#8217;s one of the most valuable design principles to master and how you can apply it to improve your business communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc\">Click to jump ahead:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is the design principle of repetition?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why is repetition important in design?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#example\">What&#8217;s an example of the principle of repetition?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Tips for applying repetition in your designs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQ\">Repetition design principle FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What is the design principle of repetition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In design, repetition means reusing elements \u2014 colors, patterns, fonts, images, textures and more \u2014 throughout a piece of work. Another way of thinking about repetition is consistency. When choosing among a set of colors, is it better to use one that&#8217;s already connected with your brand or something totally new? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your eye might want to see a change, the materials you&#8217;re creating for your business need to support your brand standards (in addition to informing your audience). So, repetition and consistency make your choice clear: stick with the familiar elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are quantifiable benefits to taking a consistent approach, too. For instance, in an investigation into <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/branding-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branding statistics<\/a>, Venngage found consistent branding <a href=\"https:\/\/info.marq.com\/resources\/report\/brand-consistency?source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">increased revenue by 23%<\/a>. More on the importance of repetition next. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/simple-branding-statistic-instagram-post-75baf32a-be6d-496b-90a4-313d14140894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Consistent_Branding_Graphic.png\" alt=\"Consistent branding across all channels increases revenue by 23%\" class=\"wp-image-61581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Consistent_Branding_Graphic.png 700w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Consistent_Branding_Graphic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Consistent_Branding_Graphic-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/simple-branding-statistic-instagram-post-75baf32a-be6d-496b-90a4-313d14140894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why is repetition important in design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond helping unlock many other <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design principles<\/a>, repetition is especially important in business communications because it breeds familiarity between your audience and your designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about any website you&#8217;ve visited; the bottom of the page (and probably the top, too) have a clickable logo that takes you back to the homepage. A <a href=\"https:\/\/thectoclub.com\/tools\/best-low-code-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low-code platform<\/a> simplifies the process of integrating this essential feature, ensuring consistency without the need for complex coding. The repetition of this element is vital to the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re making a hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/flyers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flyer<\/a>, creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/annual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annual report<\/a> or developing an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic<\/a>, smart use of repetition shows the reader how to use the materials you&#8217;ve created. Not to mention, that <em>your <\/em>brand created them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, following other design principles is another happy accident of the repetition principle. Here&#8217;s what I mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hierarchy: <\/strong>The principle of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-hierarchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual hierarchy<\/a> establishes the order of importance in a design. But without using repetition, you likely won&#8217;t be able to establish hierarchy. That&#8217;s because hierarchy involves using various sizes and other elements in a consistent way to indicate importance. If all your elements are different, it will be difficult for the reader to spot the proper hierarchy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rhythm: <\/strong>The principle of rhythm refers to applying elements in a consistent way that suggests energy or patterns. Without repetition, this is another principle that would be very hard, indeed, for your audience to pick up on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unity: <\/strong>This is the ultimate goal of any design. In brief, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principle-unity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unity <\/a>means ensuring all elements feel connected and thoughtful. Everything from what elements look like, to how they&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principle-alignment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aligned<\/a>, to how they interact (or don&#8217;t) contributes to a unified design. Repetition is an ideal way to achieve unity in a design, as it can help you create an unmistakable theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example\">What&#8217;s an example of the principle of repetition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By looking at examples of repetition in action, you&#8217;ll see how straightforward yet powerful this principle really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following infographic is a prime example of repetition. Each section has a similar, but not identical layout. They all use the same <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fonts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">colors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-visualization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data visualization<\/a> style, too. The effect this creates is one of unity and harmony throughout the entire design, even though the individual sections themselves are all a little bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/busting-8-company-culture-myths-fd1d362e-fbe8-4099-8e84-2fa6495460f5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Company_Culture_Myths_Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Repetition design principle example - Company culture myths infographic\" class=\"wp-image-61582\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Company_Culture_Myths_Infographic-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Company_Culture_Myths_Infographic-1-768x5587.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Company_Culture_Myths_Infographic-1-211x1536.png 211w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Company_Culture_Myths_Infographic-1-730x5310.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/busting-8-company-culture-myths-fd1d362e-fbe8-4099-8e84-2fa6495460f5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">If the previous example wasn&#8217;t subtle enough for you, here&#8217;s one that uses just a bit of repetition to achieve its desired outcome. Note the repetition of ribbons that contain section headings, as well as consistent colors and fonts throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/achievements-infographic-ada98ce1-94ab-4d6d-8e87-a0c576489ff5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Achievements_Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Repetition design principle example - Achievements infographic\" class=\"wp-image-61583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Achievements_Infographic-1.png 700w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Achievements_Infographic-1-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/achievements-infographic-ada98ce1-94ab-4d6d-8e87-a0c576489ff5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Imagine the designer of this infographic only used one pushpin in the top grouping of images. Some readers might understand the connection between pushpins and Pinterest, but the design would feel incomplete. The simple repetition of the pushpins unifies the look.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates?preview=503ba596-29bb-48d9-8e13-49bcbee0b393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Repetition design principle example - Pinterest infgraphic\" class=\"wp-image-61584\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1-99x300.png 99w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1-338x1024.png 338w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1-768x2324.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1-508x1536.png 508w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1-677x2048.png 677w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Pinterest_Infographic-1-730x2209.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates?preview=503ba596-29bb-48d9-8e13-49bcbee0b393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">We often think of repetition as applying to fonts or colors. But repetition also applies to shapes, illustrations and other visual elements. When used well, repeating visual elements can create a cohesive feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This infographic, for example, uses circles and dashed lines to evoke the feeling of schematics, which is reinforced by the illustration at top right.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/corporate-talent-acquisition-infographic-c4c384db-67b6-448c-8d43-29e0ecfcec4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Repetition design principle example - Corporate talent acquisition infographic\" class=\"wp-image-61585\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1-84x300.png 84w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1-288x1024.png 288w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1-768x2729.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1-432x1536.png 432w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1-576x2048.png 576w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Corporate_Talent_Acquisition_Infographic-1-730x2594.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/corporate-talent-acquisition-infographic-c4c384db-67b6-448c-8d43-29e0ecfcec4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">You may wonder why this is an example of repetition, since there are different colors behind the boxes. This is still an example of repetition because the headings in the boxes are all the same size and color. Each heading is also paired with an icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I chose this example to demonstrate that repetition doesn&#8217;t mean everything has to be the same \u2014 the addition of the complementary green color in this <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic<\/a> is a perfect example of repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/diversity-and-inclusion-terminology-infographic-dbc47165-dee4-478f-a0b9-313a54a5338a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Diversity_Infographic-2-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Repetition design principle example - Diversity infographic\" class=\"wp-image-61586\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Diversity_Infographic-2-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Diversity_Infographic-2-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Diversity_Infographic-2-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Diversity_Infographic-2-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Diversity_Infographic-2.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/diversity-and-inclusion-terminology-infographic-dbc47165-dee4-478f-a0b9-313a54a5338a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips for applying repetition in your designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetition may be a fairly simple principle to grasp&#8230; but that doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s simple to apply to your designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some quick <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/graphic-design-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphic design tips<\/a> and tricks to help you use repetition to best effect in your visual communications: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restraint: <\/strong>The more complex you make your work, the harder it can be to bring repetition into your designs without going overboard. So, keep it simple and exercise restraint. Whether you only use repetition for colors and fonts or background images and patterns, remember that not every single element needs to repeat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organization: <\/strong>When using repetition to establish hierarchy or rhythm, it&#8217;s important to organize your information well <em>before <\/em>you start designing. This will help you begin to think visually and could bring to mind elements that could repeat throughout your design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage<\/a> and other design tools make repetition extremely easy through the simple use of copy-and-paste functionality. Got your section heading and intro style just the way you want it? Copy and paste those elements, so you&#8217;re using the exact same styles throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matching: <\/strong>Repetition doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean repeating things exactly. Back to the previous bullet, say you&#8217;ve copy-and-pasted your headers where you want them to go. Instead of keeping them exactly the same, consider changing the text to a complementary or even contrasting color or swapping them to the other side of the frame. Ironically, I&#8217;ll repeat, repetition doesn&#8217;t mean sameness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\">Repetition design principle FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-1\">What design principle is based on repetition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hierarchy and rhythm are design principles that rely heavily on repetition. Without the principle of repetition, it would essentially be impossible to create either one, unless you had very little visual content to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-2\">Is repetition a principle of design?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetition is one of the most important principles of design. That&#8217;s because it unlocks several other design principles, including hierarchy, rhythm and unity. Repetition may also help you audience better understand and retain the information in your designs. It can also be paired with <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principle-variety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">variety<\/a> to add a little spice to a design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-3\">How does the principle of repetition contribute to the coherence of a design?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetition helps ensure the coherence of a design because you&#8217;re applying several instances of the same or a similar element over and over again. It&#8217;s important to note repetition doesn&#8217;t mean sameness, and using the principle well doesn&#8217;t always mean matching elements exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your design lacks unity or harmony, chances are you haven&#8217;t done enough with repetition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetition brings all the elements in a design together, subtly and attractively. On the flip side, if a design feels disjointed or disharmonious, a lack of repetition may very well be the culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it&#8217;s easy to go overboard and fall into the &#8220;matchy-mathcy&#8221; area. One last time for the folks in the back, repetition doesn&#8217;t mean sameness. It can involve repeating contrasting elements, alternating text placement and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it this way: it&#8217;s about finding a rhythm in a selection of notes, rather than sticking to one note. A suitable metaphor because if you can master repetition, your work will be harmonious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For examples of repetition done right, check out Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">library of professionally-designed templates<\/a>. 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