A type of typographical contrast used to convey emphasis. Italics were initially developed for the printing press and are now widely used in print, web design, public signs and labelling systems.
A digital image captured by a digital camera or scanner that has not been processed in any way by the camera software.
The path of any movement, mark, shape, or other feature of a design. It can be the border of an element or even the tight edge of a text box, etc.
Small uppercase letters, generally about half as tall as regular uppercase letters.
A measure of the height of a set of text on an element.
A decoration technique used primarily on paper, metal, and some plastics in which ink or another printing medium is pressed into the material's surface to create a three-dimensional effect.
The process of adding game-like qualities to an experience like a website or application. To ensure that these activities are engaging enough for the users, it often includes gradual rewards such as levels and badges systems, which can further encourage engagement with the app.
The meeting point where two lines cross.
The word "bracket" is often used to refer to parentheses and is written as either [] or () and used to delimit blocks of text, e.g. a set of instructions. Within brackets, items are arranged from left to right in order of precedence.
The way that a user navigates through a website, app, etc.
Red, green, and blue. These colours can be used to form a wide variety of colours in different devices such as computer monitors and televisions.