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A

Accessibility

The design of a website to be usable by people with disabilities.

Alignment

The positioning of elements in relation to each other, such as left, right, center, or justified.

B

Back-End Development

The creation of the server-side logic and functionality of a website.

Balance

The distribution of visual elements in a design to create a sense of harmony.

Body Copy

The main text content of a page.

Breadcrumb Navigation

A trail of links that shows the user’s current location within a website.

Breakpoint

The point at which a website’s layout changes to fit a different screen size.

Brand Guide

A comprehensive document outlining a brand’s guidelines for color, typography, imagery, and voice.

Brand Identity

The visual and conceptual representation of your business, encompassing elements like logo, colors, typography, imagery, and voice.

Brandmark

A logo composed of a graphical element (e.g., Apple, Target).

C

Call to Action (CTA)

A prompt encouraging users to take a specific action, such as making a purchase or signing up.

CMS

Content Management System, a software application used to manage website content.

CMYK

A color model used for printing, using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

Compression

The process of reducing the file size of an image.

Contrast

The difference in brightness or color between elements.

Conversion

When a user completes a desired action, such as making a purchase or filling out a form.

D

Design System

A collection of reusable components that define a brand’s visual and interactive elements.

F

Focal Point

The primary element or area that attracts the user’s attention.

Filter

A tool that allows users to narrow down search results based on specific criteria.

Font (Typeface)

A collection of characters with a specific design.

Font Family

A group of fonts with similar characteristics.

Font Size

The size of the text.

Font Style

The style of the text, such as italic or regular.

Font Weight

The thickness or boldness of the text.

Front-End Development

The creation of the visible part of a website, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

G

GIF

An image format suitable for simple animations.

Grid

A framework that guides the placement of elements on a page.

H

Heading

A title or subtitle used to organize content within a page.

Hero Image

A large, prominent image at the top of a page.

HEX Code

A six-digit code used to represent a color in HTML/CSS.

Hierarchy

The relative importance of different elements in a design.

Hue

The color’s position on the color spectrum.

I

Icon

A simplified representation of an object or concept.

J

JPG/JPEG

A common image format suitable for photographs.

K

Kerning

The adjustment of space between individual letters.

L

Landing Page

A single-page website designed to capture leads or drive conversions.

Letter Spacing

The horizontal spacing between letters.

Lettermark

A logo formed by stylized letters (e.g., IBM).

Line Height

The vertical spacing between lines of text.

Logo

A symbol or design adopted by an organization to identify its products or brand.

M

Menu

A navigation system used to access different sections of a website.

Mockup

A high-fidelity representation of a website’s design, including visual elements and interactions.

O

Opacity

The transparency or solidness of a color.

P

Pantone Color

A specific color defined by a standardized system.

Persona

A fictional character representing a typical user of your website or product.

PNG

A lossless image format suitable for graphics with transparency.

Proximity

The arrangement of elements in close proximity to indicate a relationship.

Prototype

An interactive version of a website, often used for testing and feedback.

R

Raster Graphic

An image made up of pixels, which can become pixelated when scaled.

Repetition

The use of recurring elements to create a consistent visual rhythm.

Resolution

The number of pixels in an image.

Responsive Design

A design that adapts to different screen sizes.

RGB

A color model using red, green, and blue to create colors.

Rule of Thirds

A compositional guideline that suggests dividing a page into nine equal sections and placing important elements at the intersections.

S

Sans-Serif

Fonts without small strokes at the ends of characters (e.g., Arial).

Scale

The size of elements in relation to each other.

Search Bar

A field where users can enter keywords to find information.

Semantic Markup

Using HTML elements appropriately to convey the meaning of content.

Serif

Fonts with small strokes at the ends of characters (e.g., Times New Roman).

Single-Scroll

A website with a single, long page of content.

Slider

A visual component that allows users to select a value from a range.

SVG

A vector image format suitable for web graphics.

T

TIFF

An image format suitable for high-quality printing.

U

Usability

How easy it is for users to navigate and interact with your website.

V

Vector Graphic

An image created from mathematical equations, making it scalable without losing quality.

W

Whitespace

The empty space around elements in a design.

Wireframe

A low-fidelity layout of a website, focusing on structure and content placement.

Wordmark

A logo formed by stylized words (e.g., Coca-Cola).