Our brains do not see isolated pixels ù they see patterns, groups, and relationships. Gestalt psychology codified these perceptual tendencies in the early 20th century, and they remain as relevant as ever for digital interface design.

Proximity Creates Groups

Elements placed near each other are perceived as related. This is why form labels must be closer to their inputs than to the next label. Proximity is free visual hierarchy.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma