Greyscale / Grayscale

Black, white, and all the values of shades in between.

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Trim Size

The width and height of a document, after having been cut down to size from a larger sheet.

Hick's Law

A well-known cognitive psychologist's principle that says that the time it takes to make a decision varies logarithmically according to the number of choices. As more options are presented, more decision time is required due to the mental work of comparing and contrasting each potential option.

Hand-lettering

The art of drawing original characters and symbols — especially for decorative purposes.

Prototype

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

Quick Keys or Shortcuts

A Shortcut is a computer function that performs a set of commands to save time. A Quick Key is a keyboard shortcut used to trigger an action.

DPI

The print resolution of a printer. It's a measure of how many dots per inch can be printed on paper. Higher DPI means more detail and smoother transitions between colours.

Information Architecture

The art and science of arranging information so that it's intuitive to find, easy to navigate, presents a cohesive design, meets accessibility guidelines, looks attractive on any device or screen size and ultimately drives behaviour change.

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.

Crop

A portion of an image where the remainder is discarded.

Stock Photo

A photograph that is purchased and licensed for exclusive use by an individual or business.

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