Law of Continuity
Elements arranged in a line or curve are perceived as more related than elements not on the line or curve. The eye tends to follow smooth, continuous paths.
When to Use
Create visual flow
Use lines, curves, and alignment to guide users' eyes through the interface in a logical order.
Align related content
Arrange related elements along a continuous line or path to show their relationship.
Guide user attention
Use continuous visual paths to direct attention to important information or actions.
When to Avoid
Don't break continuity unnecessarily
Avoid interrupting visual flow unless it serves a specific purpose, as breaks can be jarring.
Origin
The Law of Continuity is a Gestalt principle that states that elements arranged along a continuous line or curve are perceived as more related than elements not on that path. The human eye tends to follow smooth, continuous paths, making this principle useful for creating visual flow and guiding user attention in interface design.