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Above The Fold
The concept in web design referring to the portion of a webpage that is visible without scrolling, with content placed above the fold being more immediately visible.
Closure
A Gestalt principle where the mind completes incomplete figures to form a whole, aiding in the perception of shapes and objects.
Common Fate
A Gestalt principle stating that elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a group or a single entity.
Common Region
A Gestalt principle where elements that are located within the same closed region are perceived as being grouped together.
Connectedness
A Gestalt principle suggesting that elements are perceived as a single unit or group if they share an organizing visual cue like bullet points, or connecting lines.
Continuity
A Gestalt principle that describes the tendency of the human visual system to perceive lines or patterns that follow a smooth, continuous path rather than a disjointed or abrupt one.
Emergence
A key aspect of Gestalt psychology where complex patterns arise out of relatively simple interactions.
Figure-Ground
A Gestalt principle that describes the visual relationship between a figure and its background, crucial for understanding visual perception.
Focal Point
A Gestalt principle stating that elements with a distinct visual feature (e.g., a unique color, size, or shape) capture attention and are perceived as a focal point.
Focal Points
Elements in a design that draw the viewer's attention and create a visual hierarchy.
Form Follows Function
A design principle that states the design of a product or interface should primarily serve its intended purpose or functionality.
Functionalism
A design approach that prioritizes the practical purpose and usability of digital products over purely aesthetic considerations.
Gestalt Theory
A set of principles describing how the human mind organizes visual information into meaningful wholes.
Halo Effect
A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait influences the perception of other unrelated traits.
Music Theory
The study of the practices and possibilities of music, covering elements like rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
Phenomenology
The study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.
ZPD
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is a concept in educational psychology that describes the difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance and support.

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