1. what in your opinion is layout design?

to me i believe a layout design is a back ground. the style and little designs that a background has.

2. How can the use of contrast repetition alignment and proximity (crap) affect or effect the look of your product?

this could affect the product because if a person were to repeat the colors they used the final product would be reined ,look boring dull. unappealing to the person looking at the final product. the effect could be that the final product has a bold look to it.

3. Do you think balance has a purpose in a layout design?how?where?

yes i think a layout needs balance if balance isn't taken into consideration the product would look odd, and out of shape.

4. How do you think all these principles tie in together to create an effective layout design?

in order to make an effective layout design a person needs to have balance and have aligment and proximity in order to make a good final product.