The document discusses principles of graphic design for effective learning and communication. It outlines Gestalt principles for visual processing, including proximity, common fate, similarity, continuity, and closure. It also discusses using contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity in design. Finally, it summarizes multimedia, coherence, modality, spatial contiguity, and temporal contiguity principles for using visuals in e-learning based on research from Clark and Mayer. The overall message is that graphic design principles can enhance learning by making mental connections and providing context through visual communication.