Cool Colours

Colours on the opposite side of the colour wheel to warm colours. Typically bluish in tone, such as blue or green.

More terms you might want to know

UX Audit

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

User Interface (UI)

A type of graphical interface that allows the user to interact with the application on a screen, such as a computer monitor or smartphone, using various types of input devices.

Ball Terminal

In handwriting and calligraphy, ball terminals are the end of a stroke that resembles a ball. They are also used in some typefaces like cursive or old-style typefaces.

Serif

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

Mock-up

A non-functional first draft of a design.

Agile Design

A process that involves assigning people to work on different parts of the design and making sure that they focus on one area at a time. This method is an excellent way to release products more quickly and with higher quality.

The most common types of agile methods are Scrum, Kanban, XP and Agile Modeling. It can often be difficult for companies to make the switch because it requires significant changes in how product development occurs.

Kerning

The process of adjusting the spacing between individual letters to improve or avoid particular visual distortions.

Brand Identity

The perception that people have of a business and its reliability, authenticity, and attractiveness. It's also the set of impressions an individual has when they think about a brand.

Bowl

In typography, a bowl is a curved shape used to control the area of white space.

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

A term that means the smallest amount of work that can be done to move a project forward.

Problem?

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