A process in which subjects use a product or service under test conditions and report their experience.
A rule of thumb used in photography to create more visually appealing images which states that an image should be composed so that the subject or focus of the image occupies one-third of the picture space, with two equal vertical lines dividing their composition into two.
The attributes of a typeface. Type properties include weight, width, colour and x-height.
A psychological principle which predicts that when multiple homogeneous stimuli are presented, the stimulus which differs from the rest is most likely to be remembered. In other words, people tend to remember items in isolation more than those of a similar nature or objects in clusters. This phenomenon has been applied in designing websites and software with various levels of success.
The distance between two points of extrusion or an object. It can also be defined as the measurement of size.
The process of developing a product or design system that can be altered to fit different device and interaction contexts.
A discipline that analyses the usability of an application by assessing its interaction design and user experience.
The small decorative stroke at the end of a stroke in a letter, or a typeface.
A triad is a group of three colours that are equally spaced on the colour wheel.
A design style first introduced by Microsoft Design Language based on minimalism and simplicity. This newer trend focuses on reducing nonsensical designs and makes the content more accessible for all users.
In this way of designing, fewer elements are used to create shapes and less emphasis on gradients and textures. This modern trend moves away from skeuomorphism. Instead, it focuses on a realistic view or illustration with buttons and icons appearing flat with no shadows.
A type of font that comes pre-installed in an operating system.