Monospace

A style of typeface that uses a width-to-height ratio of 1:1.

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Texture

The surface quality of an element.

TIFF File

A Tagged Image File Format is a file format for storing images losslessly.

Tracking

The adjustment of all characters in a line by moving them closer together or farther apart.

Vertex

The meeting point where two lines cross.

Style Guide

A group of rules, guidelines, and/or standards designers use when producing artwork or branded projects ensuring that they have the desired appearance and are compliant with usage guidelines.

Body-storming

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.

UX Audit

A discipline that analyses the usability of an application by assessing its interaction design and user experience.

Soft Return

Also called a line break, when you want to keep the text in one paragraph and not follow it with an airy space.

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.

User Journey Map

A diagram that reflects the processes and steps a user would take when completing a certain task or goal. The User Journey Map also highlights the key activities, touchpoints, stakeholders, and benefits of an experience. In order to develop an effective strategy that helps guide users through the process of reaching their goals and objectives, the User Journey Map provides a comprehensive view of how your customers will navigate towards achieving their goals.

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