Pilcrow

Also called a paragraph mark, a paragraph sign or section marker, is a typographical character for separating paragraphs. It looks like a "¶".

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AI File

An Adobe Illustrator vector format file. Files with the extension .ai are often used for artwork and illustrations as users can resize them without distortion. It is composed of several layers with objects and text on each layer. Users can import Illustrator files into many other programs like InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop etc. If you design or print your t-shirts, you can create your designs in Illustrator and apply them to your t-shirt using a heat press.

Type Classification

A system used to describe and identify typefaces by their basic visual characteristics.

Breadcrumb Navigation

Typically used on the internet or web pages to provide easily accessible navigation for users. Typically, the breadcrumb navigation appears along the top of a webpage or at other locations on a webpage so that users can know where they are on a site quickly and efficiently.

Load More Scrolling

A design technique employed on websites and mobile apps that encourages users to scroll to view additional content.

Persona

A sample of the target audience for which a product or service is intended.

Hand-lettering

The art of drawing original characters and symbols — especially for decorative purposes.

Foil Stamping

The process of applying a thin layer of foil to paper coated with adhesive on one side.

Clickstream

A sequence of user actions on a website. In UX design, it's important to note the order in which users interact with your site so you can redesign it for optimum usability.

Contrast

Contrast in design can be accomplished by placing two opposite colours adjacent to one another, creating a focal point within the design that dominates the composition.

Type Size

The height of a font, measured in points or pixels.

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