Functionalism
A design approach that prioritizes the practical purpose and usability of digital products over purely aesthetic considerations.
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Minimalism
A design approach that emphasizes simplicity, using only the necessary elements to create a clean and uncluttered look.
Figure-Ground
A Gestalt principle that describes the visual relationship between a figure and its background, crucial for understanding visual perception.
Information Design
The practice of presenting information in a way that is clear, accessible, and useful to the user.
Prägnanz
A Gestalt principle stating that people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.
The User Is Drunk
A usability testing approach where designers assume that users are easily confused and distracted, focusing on simplicity and clarity in design.
Squint Test
A technique used to assess the visual hierarchy of a design by squinting to see which elements stand out the most.
Visual Fluency
The ease with which visual information can be processed and understood by the viewer.
Illusion of Transparency
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate how well their thoughts, feelings, and emotions are understood by others.