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WD Principles
Web Design Principles and Guidelines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| web design | The concept of planning, creating, and maintaining websites. |
| shape | Element of design responsible for the creation of boundaries in design. |
| texture | Element of design that provides a feeling of a surface beneath. |
| direction | Element of design responsible for lending movement or motion. |
| intuitive | Having a simple to understand structure, free from cognitive load. |
| visual hierarchy | Order or sequence in which our eye moves and perceives the things it sees. |
| size hierarchy | Where the most important content or image is largest on a webpage and others are gradually smaller. |
| accessibility | Text must be legible, colors not harsh, background not overpowering, and easy for all users. |
| typeface accessibility | Selecting a font type and size readable to all and not too fancy. |
| color accessibility | Color scheme and contrast that have harmony and balance. |
| Hick's law | Law that states: With every additional choice increases the time required to make a decision (reduce options). |
| Fitt's law | Law that states: Time needed to move to a target is dependent upon the size of the target as well as the distance to the target (make buttons easy to reach). |
| communication | Providing written information, images, infographics, and audio/video or other media. |
| organize | Provide a clear and consistent layout or structure that is divided and consistent. |
| economize | Achieving more by utilizing less; deliver the most information by with less visual elements--free of clutter with high degree of clarity. |
| grid-based layout | Dividing content into columns, boxes, and different sections. |
| F-pattern design | Design a webpage that complements that natural reading behavior of visitors (up and over) |
| conventional designs | "Tried and true" designs that add a hint of trust, reliability, and brand credibility. |
| TETO | Test early and test often |