Visual Weight
The perceived heaviness or importance of an element in a design, influenced by factors such as size, color, and contrast.
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von Restorff Effect
A phenomenon where an item that stands out is more likely to be remembered than other items, often used in design to highlight important elements.
Visual Hierarchy
The arrangement of visual elements in a way that signifies their importance, guiding users' attention to the most critical parts of a design.
Clickability
The perceived affordance of an element to be clickable, indicating that it can be interacted with.
Squint Test
A technique used to assess the visual hierarchy of a design by squinting to see which elements stand out the most.
Frontstage
The parts of a service or product that are visible to and interact with the user, as opposed to the backstage operations.
ARIA States
ARIA attributes that describe the current state of an element, such as whether it is selected or expanded.
Principle of Contrast
A design principle that states that contrasting elements (such as color, shape, size) can be used to draw attention and create visual interest.
Visual Cueing
The use of visual elements to draw attention to important information or guide user actions.