Also known as caps, a type property that specifies that all letters in a body of text are capitalised.
When you need to break a line of text and start on a new line in a text box.
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.
An organised arrangement of elements used for a particular purpose, such as to create striking visual effects or to convey information effectively. Good composition is achieved through different methods, such as placing figures or objects in a scene, revising and simplifying lines and shapes that make up a figure, and arranging multiple figures or objects into meaningful relationships.
A term that means the smallest amount of work that can be done to move a project forward.
The unused or empty space in a composition of images, either two-dimensional (as with paintings) or three-dimensional (as with sculptures).
A type of user interface design carefully crafted to trick people into doing things they might not want to do.
The use of design features that are shaped to resemble a familiar object or thing in order to facilitate user interaction.
The space that an item has around it.
A usability assessment method that is used to evaluate a design against established usability principles or heuristics. It is based on the idea that designers can use their experience to find areas of poor design without extensive user testing.
The typographic term for the dot above the letters 'i' and 'j'.