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.
The process of developing a product or design system that can be altered to fit different device and interaction contexts.
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.
The act of gathering qualitative data about a person's thoughts and feelings related to a product.
The process of arranging objects in a consistent and even spatial relationship. It can refer to how text is aligned with respect to its margins or how any two or more things are aligned in general.
The space that an item has around it.
A digital file created in Adobe's illustration and photo manipulation software Photoshop. PSD files are used to edit images, create graphics, art, icons, images, among a plethora of other things.
The process of applying a thin layer of foil to paper coated with adhesive on one side.
A basic design tool that helps designers create and communicate ideas.
The art of decorative writing practised by many different people in many different cultures. Calligraphy is sometimes used to add a personal touch to wedding invitations, special event invitations, and other projects.
A generic term for adding colour to an image. A tint can be applied by darkening a colour to create different shades or lightening the saturation, creating a washed-out look.