Font Colour

Also known as text colour, is a visible attribute of text determined by the combination of text and background colour.

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Dark Pattern

A type of user interface design carefully crafted to trick people into doing things they might not want to do.

EPS File

An Encapsulated PostScript file (.eps) is a vector graphics format. EPS files are typically used to exchange artwork between different design programs, such as Adobe Illustrator and other vector graphics applications, including CorelDRAW, Inkscape, SIAE Draw and others. EPS files can also be used to provide a file format for print.

Leading

All available space (line-height) between two consecutive lines of text; this measurement should be adjusted for either ascenders or descenders. In hand typesetting, leading referred to thin strips of lead inserted by hand between lines of type in the composing stick to increase vertical distance.

Mock-up

A non-functional first draft of a design.

HEART Framework

A framework that helps a company evaluate any aspect of its user experience according to five metrics, which form the acronym HEART. These metrics are: 1. Happiness 2. Engagement 3. Adoption 4. Retention 5. Task success

CSS

CSS or Cascading Style Sheets are a language for describing the look and formatting of HTML elements in a webpage.

Typography

The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

Tittle

The typographic term for the dot above the letters 'i' and 'j'.

Layout

Layout is a defining characteristic of design. It dictates the positioning of content and design elements. Layouts can range from the simple, such as a four- or two-column layout, to more complex designs like grids with multiple hierarchy levels.

Mood board

A collage consisting of images, colours and text that is assembled to convey an idea or theme.

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