A selector that can be applied to any HTML element. ID should be used when designing for a single instance, such as using the id="main" attribute on an <h1> tag.
The process of applying a thin layer of foil to paper coated with adhesive on one side.
A type of design technique utilised in the creation of visuals and illustrations. Blur is used to create an impression of movement or a sense of depth.
The process of developing a product or design system that can be altered to fit different device and interaction contexts.
An iconic design that is made up of two or three letters.
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.
A selector that can be applied to any HTML element. ID should be used when designing for a single instance, such as using the id="main" attribute on an <h1> tag.
A theory in psychology that discusses the general idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It's based on a human need to search for stability and meaning, which leads to organic movements towards wholeness. Gestalt Theory assumes there are inherent flaws in how we perceive forms and patterns, and it holds that this innate tendency transforms into an active process of looking for order in reality.
A printing term that describes how close an object is to the edge of a printed page. Bleeds are often used in graphic design for books, magazines, posters and other printed materials with photographs or illustrations.
A triad is a group of three colours that are equally spaced on the colour wheel.
A type of user interface design carefully crafted to trick people into doing things they might not want to do.