Generally used when a page has so much content that it would be impossibly long to load the entire page at once. Infinite scroll consists of an auto-generated list of items that constantly loads new items as they load off the bottom of the screen.
The portion of a letter such as y, p, q or j that hangs below the baseline of the text.
Usually the first functional form of a new product, created to test a concept or prove out some aspects of design.
A pixel, or a picture element, is the smallest addressable element in a display device.
An example of a typical user and the actions they take. Typically these are written in the form of a story.
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.
The process of a new user being brought in to a new product. The design for this process aims to have an effective, efficient, and engaging user experience.
A printing term that describes how close an object is to the edge of a printed page. Bleeds are often used in graphic design for books, magazines, posters and other printed materials with photographs or illustrations.
A style of typeface that uses a width-to-height ratio of 1:1.
The path of any movement, mark, shape, or other feature of a design. It can be the border of an element or even the tight edge of a text box, etc.
The feeling or mood created by a design.