Chapter 10: Visual Design for UX
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Chapter 10: Visual Design for UX
10.1 Visual Elements
Use visual design to enhance UX and guide users.
Visual Design Elements:
- Typography: Readable, hierarchical text
- Color: Meaningful, accessible color choices
- Spacing: Proper whitespace and layout
- Imagery: Relevant, high-quality images
- Icons: Clear, recognizable icons
10.2 Visual Hierarchy
Create clear visual hierarchy to guide user attention.
- Use size to indicate importance
- Use color contrast for emphasis
- Group related elements
- Use whitespace effectively
- Follow reading patterns (F-pattern, Z-pattern)
10.3 Design Systems
Use design systems to maintain consistency.
- Component libraries
- Style guides
- Design tokens
- Pattern libraries