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Do you know the 4 elements that make up every design composition? We're zooming out and going back to first-order inquiries.
Content is at the core of any design. It encompasses the information, messaging, or storytelling that the user is seeking. This can include text, images, videos, data, and more. Understanding user intent and providing relevant and valuable content is essential for effective design.
Content includes textual and visual information, but for web apps and mobile apps, it also includes the interactive elements and functionalities that allow users to accomplish their goals and tasks. Content here encompasses not only what users read and see but also what they can do within the app.
Here we're talking about the organization of the content.
Layout principles involve how content is structured and arranged within a design. This includes considerations for hierarchy, grouping related elements, and ensuring a logical flow of information. A well-organized layout helps users navigate and comprehend the content.
Any respectable layout has a clear visual language. We're tapping into the intangible here but it is very much real. The feeling a composition gives you upon looking at it is very real.
Visual language encompasses the design elements and aesthetics that give a design its unique identity. This includes colors, typography, imagery, iconography, and branding elements. Visual consistency and coherence create a memorable and recognizable design.
Accessibility is a critical aspect of design that ensures the design is usable by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. This involves considerations for readability, usability, and compliance with accessibility standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). An accessible design enhances inclusivity and user reach.
