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.
CMYK is a colour space created for the printing process. It stands for Cyan Magenta Yellow Key (black).
Also known as text colour, is a visible attribute of text determined by the combination of text and background colour.
The surface quality of an element.
A system used to describe and identify typefaces by their basic visual characteristics.
The distance between two points of extrusion or an object. It can also be defined as the measurement of size.
A way of expressing colours on digital media. To specify a hex code, you need to consider the three primary colours: red, green and blue. The hex code is always six characters long and looks like this: #RRGGBB and their values range from 00 to FF.
A language used to create web pages, and it stands for Hypertext Markup Language.
A system of columns and rows designers use to create layouts. It's used in graphic design and web development to align elements for easy use on the page. Grids are a key part of design because they help you create balance, rhythm, proportion and hierarchy in your layout.
A collage consisting of images, colours and text that is assembled to convey an idea or theme.
The part of a letter, usually a vertical line, that rise above the x-height.