The ERBU principle that ensures overall harmony and balance on the page is which?

• A. Balance
• B. Unity
• C. Rhythm
• D. Emphasis

Answer: (A)

Distributing visual weight so the page feels stable creates harmony in a composition. Balance can be achieved with symmetry for a formal, orderly feel, or with asymmetry by weighing different elements through size, color, and spacing so the overall visual weight remains even. In ERBU, Balance is the principle that keeps the layout steady across the page, preventing any area from dominating and helping the design feel cohesive. The other principles—Unity concerns overall cohesion across the design, Rhythm guides the eye through repeating patterns, and Emphasis creates a focal point—address different aspects of the composition rather than the global stability that balance provides.