Type Properties

The attributes of a typeface. Type properties include weight, width, colour and x-height.

More terms you might want to know

x-height

The distance between the baseline and the mean line of lowercase letters in a typeface. Nearby descenders (such as j) and ascenders (such as q) usually extend slightly below or above this height.

Contrast

Contrast in design can be accomplished by placing two opposite colours adjacent to one another, creating a focal point within the design that dominates the composition.

PPI

PPI stands for Point Per Inch. PPI is the number of dots per inch in a printer's resolution or the number of pixels per inch in a monitor's screen resolution. The more PPI, the higher your image quality will be as it becomes sharper and clearer. The lower your PPI, the lower your image quality will be, and the more likely you'll see individual pixels in an image.

Font Colour

Also known as text colour, is a visible attribute of text determined by the combination of text and background colour.

System Font

A type of font that comes pre-installed in an operating system.

TIFF File

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

Prototype

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

PSD File

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.

UX Audit

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

Gamification

The process of adding game-like qualities to an experience like a website or application. To ensure that these activities are engaging enough for the users, it often includes gradual rewards such as levels and badges systems, which can further encourage engagement with the app.

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