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In layout design, choosing the form should be considered as carefully as possible because it is critical for communicating the right message. Form refers to shapes, lines textures, words and pictures. The ability to make form look good and draw attention makes people understand and embrace the meaning of the concept.   Objects and shapes Image: Vicki Li, Iowa State University, US   Form is a message no matter how simple or abstract is. A dot, for instance, is a complex object having the ability to focus attention and provide a reference point relative to other forms surrounding it. A square has equal angles and sides therefore it is analytical, artificial, mathematical and limited; while a circle is natural, endless and complete because ...