An observation in Psychology that suggests that the number of mental objects the average person can keep track of is seven (plus or minus two).
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 principle of both sides of an object having a sense of symmetry. It ensures that the weight and visual mass are distributed evenly on both sides of a surface. Balance is more important than symmetry because people don't often notice when something is asymmetrical, but they will always see if something is unbalanced.
The process of applying a thin layer of foil to paper coated with adhesive on one side.
A type of font that comes pre-installed in an operating system.
The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
The written information that accompanies a design.
Commonly used to describe a 2D graphic that is made up of an organized grid of pixels, in other words, a bitmap.
A UX design technique to explore and map out a service, product, or system through physical navigation, often completed at the start of a design process to provide designers with an understanding of how users will navigate the system. In addition, body-storming can be used in development to test functionality or measure ease of use.
A set of symbols or "characters" including letters, numbers and various other symbols.
A graphic element that has a definite length and direction. Examples of vectors would be straight lines, edges, or curves.