Squint Test
A technique used to assess the visual hierarchy of a design by squinting to see which elements stand out the most.
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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.
Flexible Ratio
A dynamic aspect ratio that adjusts based on the container or screen size.
Mobile-First
A design strategy that prioritizes the mobile user experience by designing for mobile devices first before scaling up to larger screens.
Gutenberg Diagram
A design principle that suggests a pattern for how people read a webpage, dividing it into four quadrants and emphasizing the importance of the top-left and bottom-right areas.
Scrolljacking
A design technique that overrides the default scrolling behavior, often to create a more controlled or immersive experience.
Contrast Effect
The enhancement or diminishment of perception, cognition, or related performance as a result of exposure to a stimulus of greater or lesser value in the same dimension.
Flexibility-Usability Tradeoff
A principle stating that as the flexibility of a system increases, its usability often decreases, and vice versa.
False Bottom
A design flaw where users mistakenly believe they have reached the end of the content due to a misleading visual cue.