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    114 design terms defined

    Design Glossary

    Master the language of design. From A/B Testing to Wireframes, explore essential terminology used by UI/UX designers worldwide.

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    Showing 6 of 114 termsUI / Graphic
    A

    A

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    Aspect Ratio

    UI / Graphic

    The proportional relationship between width and height of an image or screen (e.g., 16:9).

    F

    F

    1 term

    Flat Design

    UI / Graphic

    A minimalistic style emphasizing simple shapes, flat colors, and minimal gradients or shadows.

    I

    I

    1 term

    Iconography

    UI / Graphic

    Use of icons and symbols to communicate meaning quickly and universally.

    S

    S

    2 terms

    Skeuomorphism

    UI / Graphic

    A design style replicating real-world textures or objects (e.g., a notepad app resembling paper).

    Style Guide

    UI / Graphic

    A document detailing the visual and written standards (colors, fonts, tone) for a brand or product.

    Y

    Y

    1 term

    Y-Axis

    UI / Graphic

    The vertical axis in a graph or chart, used to measure or compare data values.

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    Vatis Tech

    Vatis Tech

    Vatis Tech is the most powerful speech-to-text infrastructure. It can be used to transcribe user interviews and client meetings.

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    Webflow

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