Why are clients afraid of empty space?

1. Why is empty space important?
2. What is fear of white space called?
3. What is white space in design?

Why is empty space important?

Improved comprehension

Using white space evenly makes the content in design easily scannable and significantly improves legibility. A study conducted indicates that proper use of white space between lines of paragraphs and its left and right margins can increase comprehension up to 20%.

What is fear of white space called?

What is Horror Vacui? Horror Vacui, is Latin for fear of empty space. Mario Praz, an Italian born critic of art and literature coined the term to call out the cluttered art of the Victorian era.

What is white space in design?

White space is the area between design elements. It is also the space within individual design elements, including the space between typography glyphs (readable characters). Despite its name, white space does not need to be white. It can be any color, texture, pattern, or even a background image.