Part of Creation
Design
Visual, product, interface and experience design, from fundamentals to professional practice.
Concepts
- Swipe FileA swipe file is an organized archive of creative references, visual examples, and successful design patterns collected for inspiration and rapid brainstorming. Designers…
- Symbolic AbstractionSymbolic abstraction is the cognitive process of isolating specific elements from a composite work to examine their independent meaning. This approach separates…
- Tactile StagingTactile staging is the manual preparation and physical construction of studio backdrops, surfaces, and lighting props to support a photographic subject. In commercial…
- The Design of Everyday ThingsThe Design of Everyday Things is a book by Don Norman. In Design.2, the edition says Don Norman was the true author who popularized the term through this book, and that…
- Tyler DurdenTyler Durden is a character of Fight Club, the novel by Chuck Palahniuk that became a film in 1999. In the Agency editorial he appears once, in Issue.25, which says he…
- Typographic ImpressionTypographic impression is the physical mark and tactile indentation left on paper when ink-covered metal characters are subjected to mechanical pressure. In cultural…
- Universal SymbolA universal symbol is a visual motif or conceptual figure that carries recognized meaning across geographic and cultural borders. Such symbols draw upon shared human…
- UsabilityUsability is the measure of how easily, effectively, and satisfactorily a user can accomplish specified goals within a given product. It assesses factors such as…
- User ExperienceUser experience encompasses all aspects of an end user interaction with a company, its services, and its products. It includes perception, utility, ease of use, and…
- User FlowA user flow is a visual diagram that maps out the path a user takes through an application to complete a specific task. It charts decision points, alternative routes, and…
- User InterfaceA user interface is the point of human-computer interaction and communication on a device, webpage, or application. It encompasses display screens, keyboards, graphical…
- User PersonaA user persona is a semi-fictional archetype that represents the key traits, motivations, behaviors, and goals of a product target audience. It is constructed from…
- User ResearchUser research is the systematic investigation of target users and their requirements to inform the product development process. It employs qualitative and quantitative…
- User-Centered DesignUser-centered design is an iterative design philosophy and framework that grounds the entire product creation process in the needs, behaviors, and limitations of end…
- UX WritingUX writing is the practice of crafting the interface copy, button labels, notifications, and microcopy that guide users through a digital product. It ensures that verbal…
- UX/UI DesignUX/UI Design encompasses User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design — two complementary disciplines that shape how people interact with digital products. UX…
- Vector GraphicsVector graphics are digital visual assets constructed from mathematical formulas defining points, lines, curves, and geometric shapes. Because they rely on geometric…
- VectorizationVectorization is the computational or manual process of converting a raster bitmap image into mathematical vector paths and solid geometric shapes. By tracing pixel edges…
- Verner PantonVerner Panton was a Danish designer known for colourful furniture in moulded plastic, such as the Panton Chair. In Creative.5, Pietro Verona names him as one of his…
- Vesica PiscisThe Vesica Piscis is a sacred geometric figure formed by the intersection of two congruent circles whose centers each sit on the circumference of the other. Historically…
- Virgil ExnerVirgil Exner was an American automotive designer who worked at Chrysler, known for the tailfin styling of its cars in the 1950s. In Creative.5, Pietro Verona names him as…
- Visual ConsumptionVisual consumption is the aesthetic phenomenon where an individual's evaluation, desire, and commercial appetite are stimulated primarily through optical impressions…
- Visual DecodingVisual decoding is the analytical process of interpreting graphic signs, symbols, and compositions to reveal their underlying communicative intent. By deconstructing…
- Visual HierarchyVisual hierarchy is the arrangement and presentation of design elements in an order that implies importance. By adjusting size, contrast, color, and spacing, it guides…
