Contrast in design can be accomplished by placing two opposite colours adjacent to one another, creating a focal point within the design that dominates the composition.
A low-fidelity representation of a user interface design.
A collage consisting of images, colours and text that is assembled to convey an idea or theme.
The study of how colours are related to one another. It is about how we see colour, mix and modify it (according to our needs), and put colour together to achieve the desired mood or atmosphere.
The distance from the baseline to the top of a capital letter, number, or other upper-case glyphs.
The intensity of a color relative to its own brightness. Colours are said to be saturated when they have a strong hue and high intensity.
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.
A style of typeface that uses a width-to-height ratio of 1:1.
A system of columns and rows designers use to create layouts. It's used in graphic design and web development to align elements for easy use on the page. Grids are a key part of design because they help you create balance, rhythm, proportion and hierarchy in your layout.
A digital image captured by a digital camera or scanner that has not been processed in any way by the camera software.
The width and height of a document, after having been cut down to size from a larger sheet.