wd131 unit 8 module 3 visual hierarchy for the web
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In website design both the size and the placement of text determines hierarchy. Items at the top and bottom of the page attract more attention than text at the side.
Hierarchy
WD131: Fundamentals of DesignUnit 8: Visual HierarchyModule 3: Visual Hierarchy for the Web
This is due to page scanning patterns. Site visitors scan the page first to see if they are interested before fully reading the page.
Hierarchy
WD131: Fundamentals of DesignUnit 8: Visual HierarchyModule 3: Visual Hierarchy for the Web
The size of type on a page attracts attention. Larger items will override any inclination to read in a “normal” top down , left to right pattern.
Hierarchy
WD131: Fundamentals of DesignUnit 8: Visual HierarchyModule 3: Visual Hierarchy for the Web
Brighter colors stand out on screen more than greys and browns.
Hierarchy
WD131: Fundamentals of DesignUnit 8: Visual HierarchyModule 3: Visual Hierarchy for the Web