FAQ

You're not required to follow the CARP principles, they are just tools you can use to help you design a better site. Using the CARP principles makes your site more aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. Certain principles, like contrast, are also important for the accessibility of the site.

The CARP principles work together to create a visually cohesive and pleasing design. Each principle complements the others to improve the overall user experience.

While they are most commonly used for web design, you can apply the CARP principles to any kind of design.

The most common mistake made when using CARP principles is misunderstanding the purpose of the principle. Misusing the principles, such as excessively repeating elements, can make the site harder to use and less aesthetically pleasing. It's important to test sites with users, because even if the principles are used the design may still not work well for users.

You can start applying CARP to your projects by looking for areas your current designs can improve in. You don't have to redo the whole design at once, focus on improving one area or principle at a time. You can also use your design tools with CARP in mind by doing things like turning on grid lines to check your alignment and using color palettes to ensure appropriate contrast.