Bracket

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.

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Die Cut

A type of print/design created with a metal stamp to create a shape out of paper using a die cutting machine. Die cuts can be used in apparel, home decor and promotional products.

Style Guide

A group of rules, guidelines, and/or standards designers use when producing artwork or branded projects ensuring that they have the desired appearance and are compliant with usage guidelines.

Full-stack Developer

A software developer who designs, develops, maintains and supports the entire end-to-end product. These developers are capable of developing and implementing modern solutions to any industry problem. They typically work with different technologies such as mobile application development, web application development, back-end software development and front-end software development.

RAW Image

A digital image captured by a digital camera or scanner that has not been processed in any way by the camera software.

Masthead

The name, logo, and other identifying information at the top of a newspaper or magazine publication.

Asymmetry

The degree of difference between the two sides of an object or system.

Font Size

A measure of the height of a set of text on an element.

Type Classification

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

UX Audit

A discipline that analyses the usability of an application by assessing its interaction design and user experience.

Prototype

Usually the first functional form of a new product, created to test a concept or prove out some aspects of design.

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