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The ordering of design elements by importance using size, color, spacing, contrast, and placement. It tells users what to notice first, second, and next.
Definition
The ordering of design elements by importance using size, color, spacing, contrast, and placement. It tells users what to notice first, second, and next.
Without visual hierarchy, everything competes for attention and users struggle to know what matters.
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