Design is a science based on how the human brain processes information, making it a skill that any developer can learn and apply.
Learn the difference between additive (RGB) and subtractive (CMYK) color systems and how context, hue, and value influence color perception in UIs.
Use four tried-and-true methods—monochromatic, analogous, complementary, and triadic—to create harmonious and effective color palettes for your user interfaces.
Use accessibility checkers and consider high-contrast themes to ensure your color choices are readable and usable for all users.
Leverage Gestalt theory's six patterns—similarity, closure, continuity, proximity, figure-ground, and symmetry—to align your designs with natural human perception.
Control user attention by strategically using size, placement, and color to create contrast and guide users through your interface.
Distribute visual weight evenly across your design using symmetrical or asymmetrical balance to create a sense of stability and comfort for the user.
White space is a critical design element that gives content room to breathe, reduces visual clutter, and improves user comprehension.
Learn essential typography terms like typeface vs. font, kerning, tracking, and leading, and how to avoid common layout issues like widows and orphans.
Select the best typeface by understanding the personalities of serif, sans-serif, display, and script fonts and asking critical questions about your message and audience.
A summary of design as a science is followed by answers to audience questions on color, layout, aesthetics, and personal workflow.
59:00Ixchel Ruiz
1:05:49Lorenzo Pieri
23:05Mina Nabinger
56:01Dirk Ginader
59:20Onur Gumus
28:39Eleftheria Batsou
1:10:55Chris Heilmann, Daniel Cranney & Jason Pamental
58:19Michael Koppmann
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