Analogous Colours

Colours that have a relation in their hue. A colour wheel can be used to help identify analogous colours. Analogous colours are typically found next to each other on the colour wheel.

More terms you might want to know

Responsive Design

The process of developing a product or design system that can be altered to fit different device and interaction contexts.

Monogram

An iconic design that is made up of two or three letters.

Vector

A graphic element that has a definite length and direction. Examples of vectors would be straight lines, edges, or curves.

Zeigarnik Effect

A psychological phenomenon that states that people tend to remember unfinished or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks.

Vector Graphics

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.

Repetition

The use of repeating elements and motifs for decorative purposes. In design, repetition occurs in many ways. It can be achieved by using a shape or design element in a pattern, and it can also be achieved through the use of multiple shapes or motifs that have similarities

Serif

The small decorative stroke at the end of a stroke in a letter, or a typeface.

Script Font

A type of font designed to imitate handwriting.

Opacity

The measure of how easily light passes through a material. It is a quantitative characteristic that can be represented as a number within the range of [0, 1], and in some cases [0%,100%], with lower numbers indicating higher transparency.

Italics

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.

Problem?

Got a suggestion or found an issue with the glossary?
Let me know!