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The principle of closure is a Gestalt principle stating that individuals tend to organize their visual perceptions into complete, unified objects rather than perceiving them as a disjointed series of individual parts.

Principle of Closure

The Gestalt principle of closure is demonstrated when viewers are presented with fragmented lines that suggest a familiar shape. For instance, an arrangement of disconnected curved lines or broken straight lines are naturally perceived as a complete circle and square, respectively. Our minds automatically fill in the missing visual information to see a unified whole object rather than disjointed segments.

Example of Closure: Perceiving Incomplete Shapes

A designer creates a logo for a wildlife organization using several disconnected black patches. When viewed, people do not see the individual patches but instead perceive the complete image of a panda. Which perceptual tendency does this logo design rely on for its effect?

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