The process of applying a thin layer of foil to paper coated with adhesive on one side.
The use of design features that are shaped to resemble a familiar object or thing in order to facilitate user interaction.
A basic design tool that helps designers create and communicate ideas.
A type of serif, characterized by large x-heights and thick, blocky strokes with little variation in width.
A type of font that comes pre-installed in an operating system.
A series of slides that are positioned one after the other. As you scroll through the images, the next image in the sequence is automatically loaded. Once you scroll to the end of the carousel, it cycles back around like a horse on a circular track.
Small uppercase letters, generally about half as tall as regular uppercase letters.
A UX design technique to explore and map out a service, product, or system through physical navigation, often completed at the start of a design process to provide designers with an understanding of how users will navigate the system. In addition, body-storming can be used in development to test functionality or measure ease of use.
An abstract mark is a type of logo where instead of being a recognizable object from everyday life, it is an abstract geometric form representing a business or brand. Famous examples include the BP starburst logo, and the Pepsi divided circle.
A design style first introduced by Microsoft Design Language based on minimalism and simplicity. This newer trend focuses on reducing nonsensical designs and makes the content more accessible for all users.
In this way of designing, fewer elements are used to create shapes and less emphasis on gradients and textures. This modern trend moves away from skeuomorphism. Instead, it focuses on a realistic view or illustration with buttons and icons appearing flat with no shadows.
Black, white, and all the values of shades in between.