A style of architecture and design that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Brutalist buildings are typically characterised by durability, simplicity, and an emphasis on form following function. Brutalism is not a single style but an umbrella term for architecture with a stark and futuristic look.
A unit of measurement that equals 1/6 of an inch, or 1/72 of a foot.
A field of study that aims to understand the user experience of a product or service. Conducting UX research includes interviewing, observing, and surveying users. Understanding the user experience is important because it helps designers understand how to design a better product that will be more appealing and usable for people.
A style of architecture and design that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Brutalist buildings are typically characterised by durability, simplicity, and an emphasis on form following function. Brutalism is not a single style but an umbrella term for architecture with a stark and futuristic look.
Black, white, and all the values of shades in between.
A style of typeface that uses a width-to-height ratio of 1:1.
A graphical representation of the user on a device, used to represent various users in different contexts. It can be a photo, image or drawing.
The process of developing a product or design system that can be altered to fit different device and interaction contexts.
Usually the first functional form of a new product, created to test a concept or prove out some aspects of design.
The principle of both sides of an object having a sense of symmetry. It ensures that the weight and visual mass are distributed evenly on both sides of a surface. Balance is more important than symmetry because people don't often notice when something is asymmetrical, but they will always see if something is unbalanced.
A system used to describe and identify typefaces by their basic visual characteristics.