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龍: dragon

By Chinese Word, colors, Design, Japanese Word, Language-Learning, Layout

龍 [龙] lóng

radical 212
: “dragon” radical in Chinese characters

noun
: dragon; imperial; symbol of emperor; (Chinese surname)

Kun Reading

竜 (龍) | たつ tatsu

noun
: dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon)​
: naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology​
: promoted rook​ (shogi)

On Reading

竜 | リュウ ryuu or リョウ ryou or ロウ rou

 

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Rules for beautiful UI design

By Design, Language-Learning, UI, web

UIElegance24
credit: UXDesign

1. Understand Audience

  • Culture
  • Industry/Context
  • Demographics
  • Tech savviness

2. Seamless Flow

  • Negative Space
  • Golden ratio/Rule of thirds
  • Clear hierarchy: size, color, space
  • Use grid
  • Focal point
  • Rhythm/pattern: F / Z-pattern layouts
  • Use grid

3. Simplicity

  • Prioritize content. Remove non-essential
  • Organize in clear groupings
  • Flows: logical + predictable
  • Less is more
  • Break huge tasks into smaller steps
  • Optimize load time

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