Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio. It is usually found in nature and when this is used in design it creates organic looking compositions which are visually pleasing to the eye. It is a visual representation of the number Pi.
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In the Fibonacci Sequence, each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.
We can use these mathematical ratios to enhance our design practice. These can inform our design of graphics, icons, logos and interfaces. Using these guides can create compositions that are extremely visually appealing. We can also use these ratios to size text when considering text hierarchy in our designs.