Law of Similarity

Elements within an assortment that are similar to each other are perceived as a group. This can be achieved by form, color, texture or even motion.

Groups

processing, grid, Law of Similarity, repeat, chance
Fabian Morón Zirfas

The law of similarity on action. Elements that are similar in size or shape are seen as a group. Uses nested loops

Network of Molecules

P5.js, repeat, Law of Connected Elements, Law of Similarity

A network interconnected of molecules.

Fishing Net

P5.js, Law of Connected Elements, Law of Similarity, contrast, grid, repeat

Grid with growing weight of Lines.

Topolade

processing, 2D, form, Law of Similarity, repeat, chance, Law of Prägnanz, Law of Proximity

Topolade is a sketch created by Jonas Köpfer in the seminar Eingabe/Ausgabe.

Similarity

processing, 2D, form, Law of Similarity, repeat
Fabian Morón Zirfas

A classic example for the "Law of Similarity".

Raindrops

P5.js, motion, Law of Similarity

Elements of same speed towards the same direction are seen as a group.

individual

P5.js, motion, Law of Similarity, Law of Common Fate

How motion leads to perceived similarity.

Subtractive Color Model

P5.js, Law of Similarity, Law of Common Fate, color

CMYK interaction built RGB + Black.

colored-dots

P5.js, color, Law of Similarity

Items that are similar tend to be grouped together.

Popup Circles

P5.js, chance, repeat, Law of Similarity

Random crackling circles with similar color ranges.

Similarity by Hue and Size

P5.js, chance, similarity, Law of Similarity

This creates random similarities between ellipses by varying their size and color.

Circles bubbles

P5.js, Law of Connected Elements, Law of Similarity, contrast, repeat, form

Different size of Circles and their interaction show Space and Volume.

John Venn's Randomness

P5.js, chance, repeat, Law of Similarity, Law of Connected Elements, grid
Fabian Morón Zirfas

This sketch shows the visual representation of randomness by John Venn

Random Circles

P5.js, chance, repeat, Law of Similarity
Fabian Morón Zirfas

Generate random circles with one simple loop. Break at the width of the canvas.

Small Multiples

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Fabian Morón Zirfas

Generate multiple elements based on the same rules.

Boxen

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Fabian Morón Zirfas

Generate a box with something on its corners.

Circle Raster

P5.js, repeat, Law of Prägnanz, Law of Similarity
Fabian Morón Zirfas

Creates a rster of circles. one circle is "prägnant".