FBLA UX Design

Effective Design Principles

Guidelines that make a design visually appealing and functional.

Balance (Design)

Distribution of visual weight; symmetrical or asymmetrical.

Emphasis

Making one element stand out as the focal point.

Movement (Design)

The path the viewer's eye takes through a design.

Unity (Design)

The sense of harmony and wholeness in a design.

Lines (Design)

Used to divide space, guide the eye, or create emphasis.

Colors (Design)

Used to convey emotion, create contrast, or attract attention.

Shapes (Design)

Geometric or organic forms used to create visual interest.

Textures (Design)

The surface quality of an object, real or implied.

Target Audience

A specific group for whom the product or design is intended.

Media Selection

Choosing the best medium to reach your target audience.

Graphic Design Vocabulary

Terms like layout, hierarchy, grid, bleed, etc.

Image Resolution

The amount of detail an image holds, measured in DPI or PPI.

File Size

How much digital space an image or file occupies.

File Format

The way data is stored; e.g., JPEG, PNG, GIF.

User Experience (UX)

The overall experience a user has with a product or system.

Effective UX Factors

Usability, accessibility, design, performance, and emotional impact.

Common Web Layouts

Include F-layout, Z-pattern, grid-based, and single-column.

Web Content Readability

Ensuring text is clear, concise, and easy to read.

Serif Fonts

Fonts with small lines at the ends of characters, good for print.

Sans Serif Fonts

Fonts without lines, often easier to read on screens.

Points (Typography)

Unit of measurement for font size (1pt = 1/72 inch).

Leading

The vertical space between lines of text.

Kerning

The spacing between individual characters.

Tracking

Overall spacing across a group of characters.

Baseline Shift

Moves text above or below its normal line position.

User-Centered Design

Design based on understanding user needs and behaviors.

Importance of UX Design

Improves usability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction.

Impact of UX Design

Effective UX improves engagement; poor UX leads to frustration.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Techniques to improve website visibility in search engines.

SEO Techniques

Keyword usage, meta tags, alt text, fast loading speed.

Internet Terminology

Includes domain, hosting, IP address, HTTP, etc.

Web Security and UX

Secure websites build trust and ensure user safety.

Common Web Security Flaws

Include XSS, SQL injection, CSRF, and weak authentication.