No. 03Interaction
The Quiet History of the Cursor
The history of the cursor shows how text markers, mouse pointers, and changing shapes signal where you can type…
In focus
Every screen puts something in the spotlight.
A clear-eyed look at the visual choices behind screens, from the order of information to the small cues that invite a tap.
- Ways to look
- Hierarchy
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Typography
Serif or Sans Serif for a Short Screen Label?
Serif or sans serif for a short screen label? Match type to the label’s letter shapes and length to make names, tabs, and controls easier to read.
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No. 02Colour
The Colour-Code Myth: One Hue Does Not Mean One Thing
Learn how to use color codes with labels, contrast, and repetition so readers can interpret interface signals without…
No. 01Motion
A Five-Minute Rewatch for Screen Transitions
Use a five-minute rewatch of one familiar screen flow to see where transitions begin, what changes, and which…
- 01Hierarchy
See how size, contrast and position tell the eye what comes first.
- 02Typography
Read the choices behind type, spacing and legibility on screen.
- 03Colour
Consider how colour groups information and changes its emphasis.
- 04Motion
Look at movement, timing and transitions without mistaking motion for meaning.