Web Design Vocabulary

noun an overturned or upset condition or position

verb to turn or tip over; to upset or overthrow

• The boat was overset by the strong winds and rough waters.
• The canoe got overset when we hit that big wave.
• I almost overset my bike trying to do a wheelie.
• Her emotions were overset by the unexpected news.

noun a preliminary display or examination of something

verb to view or show in advance

• The company will provide a preview of their new product during the conference.
• I'll give you a quick preview of the movie before we decide to watch it.
• Let me show you a sneak peek of the game before it's officially released.
• The artist's sketch serves as a preview of the masterpiece he is working on.

noun the art or process of arranging type or processing data in a visually appealing way

adjective typographical

• Typography plays a crucial role in conveying information effectively through printed materials.
• I love experimenting with different fonts and typography in my graphic design projects.
• That typography on the poster is so lit!
• The typography of her handwriting reflects her artistic personality.

noun a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis

verb to draw a line under something to give emphasis or highlight

• It is important to underline key points in your presentation to emphasize their significance.
• Make sure to underline the due date on the assignment sheet so you don't forget.
• I always underline the juicy gossip in my magazines.
• The artist used different colors to underline the emotions in his painting.

noun CTA stands for Call to Action, which is a marketing term used to prompt a response or encourage a specific action from the audience.

• The CTA on the website prompts users to sign up for the newsletter.
• Make sure you click on the CTA button to get the discount.
• I always ignore those annoying CTAs that pop up everywhere.
• In life, it's important to recognize the CTAs that guide us towards our goals.