Some of us may look back at some old-school video games we played as kids, and wonder how nice it might have been had they possessed more realistic graphics, instead of the primitive and clumsy 3D graphics in which they …
Tracking individual objects can often be an incredibly frustrating task. It doesn’t matter if the “objects” in question are individual animals, plants, clouds, rocks, stars, or whatever other things the world contains. It is so much easier to track and …
As beings who desire order and organization, we are naturally attracted towards objects that look well-placed and well-positioned. After all, proper positioning and placing are important aspects of an organization. In this section, we will explore one of the simplest, …
The objects we encounter in daily life (and in UI design) all have different properties and characteristics. In this section, we will learn how to use these varying properties to achieve our design goals. We will also learn which objects …
Good design isn’t just about making one’s product pleasing to the eye – it is also about making them easy to use and interact. For instance, one could make a website with beautiful web pages, but if it doesn’t have …
What is satisficing? Satisficing is a decision-making behavior where users settle for a satisfactory solution instead of a better solution which would require more effort. For example, when we read articles, we scan through headlines and points to understand the …
Pareto principle or more commonly known as 80/20 rule has been one of the most useful principles today. From real-world scenarios to massive software systems, it has shown to be effective, time-saving and just generally sensible. So in this article, …
In this article, we will be looking at each of the elements of design and art in detail. Below is a handy infographic for the 7 elements of design: 1. Point A point on itself is an abstract object which …
In this article, we will focus on how people experience cognitive dissonance and how we can use this psychological state in design. We will also look at some real-world examples and dive deeper into how people try to reduce dissonance. …
In this article, we will discuss what is the rule of thirds and how to implement it in your designs and compositions. What is the Rule of Thirds? Rule of thirds also known as the golden grid rule is a …
