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Flat Design.

A style of interface design emphasizing minimal use of stylistic elements.

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What is Flat Design?

A style of interface design emphasizing minimal use of stylistic elements.

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Accessibility

Designing websites and applications accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Journey Mapping

The process of creating a visual map that outlines the steps taken by users as they interact with a product.

Card Sorting

A user experience research technique where participants organize topics into categories.

Fidelity (in prototypes)

The degree to which a design is detailed and realistic.

User Flow

A diagram of the path a user takes through a product to complete a specific task, from the entry point to the final…

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

An XML-based image format for two-dimensional vector graphics that scale to any size without losing quality.

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