Vector graphics are made up of two sets of points: control points (which determine shape) and anchor points (determining length). Anchor points attach geometry to form a shape like a ball or a heart.
In typography, a bowl is a curved shape used to control the area of white space.
A graphical representation of a scenario, usually created and presented in sequence.
A philosophy that companies should take a user-centred approach to design, making sure they focus on the customer's needs and not on their company's needs. UX designers need to figure out what users want before building something and not after. They must also ask themselves if including "features" will provide any value to the product or service.
A type of serif, characterized by large x-heights and thick, blocky strokes with little variation in width.
A rule of thumb used in photography to create more visually appealing images which states that an image should be composed so that the subject or focus of the image occupies one-third of the picture space, with two equal vertical lines dividing their composition into two.
Also called a paragraph mark, a paragraph sign or section marker, is a typographical character for separating paragraphs. It looks like a "ΒΆ".
A key performance indicator is a variable that measures how well an entity is performing. It's a figure that designates an individual or item's performance level. A particular company may use metrics such as sales, revenue, production, and market share to gauge the success of their firm.
A printing press that uses movable type and punches to make impressions on paper.
A technique used to sequentially present items in a list or other data set that are too long to display at one time.
A specific set of colours, usually with a limited number of values, chosen to suit the needs of a particular design.