
Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Caption box
An enclosure that groups a short explanation near an image or diagram.
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Explore how to design information and imagery into finished artifacts such as posters, covers, logos, interfaces, diagrams, and sheets.
Deliverable & Publication Formats
The primary entry for choosing the final artifact, such as a poster, cover, card, or interface.
Sequence, Set & Sheet Structure
The primary entry for multi-image artifact structures such as storyboards, comic sequences, and turnarounds.
Text Content, Language & Numerals
Connects to literal text content such as headings, body copy, and numerals shown in the image.
Typography, Lettering & Calligraphy
Connects to the visual treatment of text, including typefaces, lettering, and typesetting.
Symbols, Icons, Logos & Emblems
Connects to identifying graphics such as icons, signs, logos, and emblems.
Layout, Grid & Information Hierarchy
Connects to editorial layout and information hierarchy for text, imagery, and graphics.
Frames, Panels, Balloons & Marginal Elements
Connects to content-dividing structures such as borders, panels, balloons, and marginal elements.
Charts, Maps & Diagram Conventions
Connects to information graphics such as maps, charts, diagrams, and infographics.
Connects to the work genre of a finished image, distinct from its artifact format such as a poster.
Intended Use, Channel & Audience
Connects to intended use, channel, and audience, such as advertising, education, or social media.

Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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An enclosure that groups a short explanation near an image or diagram.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A layout that uses size differences on a central axis to show reading order.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A layout that arranges information in vertical columns.
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Teenage boy
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A two-dimensional image built from rules and parameters.
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Teenage boy
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A two-dimensional image represented with points, lines, curves, and shapes.
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Dog collage making
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A making technique that arranges materials into one image.
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Medium-sized dog
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A machine that applies pressure to print from a plate onto paper.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Readable or decorative written content in an Arabic script system.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Brush-written lettering with variation and dry-brush texture from pressure, speed, and ink or paint amount.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A short text area accompanying an image, diagram, or object to describe or identify it.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Lettering for short headings or display use that prioritizes decoration and visual presence.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A visual arrow symbol with a shaft and tip that indicates direction.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Lettering with natural letterform variation created by hand.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A concise graphic icon that represents a function or state in a digital interface.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A symbol installed or displayed to convey information, a rule, a state, or similar content.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A short text area that introduces or separates a body-text section.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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A typographic characteristic that prioritizes legibility through letterforms, spacing, contrast, or similar features.
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Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Written content in script systems used to represent Japanese, such as kanji, hiragana, and katakana.
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