The Gestalt Laws of Organization

The Gestalt Laws of Organization describe how our minds naturally group and interpret visual information. Key principles include proximity (objects close together are seen as related), similarity (similar items are perceived as part of the same group), continuity (we prefer smooth, continuous lines), closure (we fill in gaps to see complete shapes), and figure-ground (distinguishing objects from their background). These rules help us make sense of complex visuals quickly, allowing us to organize and interpret scenes efficiently without conscious effort.