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The Logic of Line Weight

The Logic of Line Weight

Thick lines come forward; thin lines go back

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James Gurney
Jan 26, 2024
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If you draw in line, there’s a principle called line weight hierarchy: thicker lines seem closer and more important, while thinner lines float to the background.

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