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A. technique in which the content of a web page or a digital application dynamically changes its scale
B. placement of one element over another
C. design technique where different elements on a web page move at different speeds as you scroll
D. action of moving the cursor over an element on a web page, triggering a change in appearance or
behaviour
E. empty space between elements on a web page
F. choice of fonts, their size, spacing and styling
2. Read the statements and decide which terms from ex. 1 they describe. Some terms might be related
to multiple sentences.
A. It provides a captivating sense of depth and creates a feeling of immersion.
B. It helps improve readability and reduce clutter.
C. It plays a crucial role in conveying the website's message and aesthetic.
D. It enhances user interactivity and encourages users to stick around.
E. It helps to make elements more prominent.
F. You’d want to avoid it if your goal is to celebrate minimalism.
3. Explore a few websites/apps you use and find examples of the implementation of the terms from ex.
1. Prepare to talk about the design of one of the websites/apps in class.
4. Think about the website/app you use. Say what you like and dislike about its design.
5. You are going to watch a video about nine web design trends to refresh a website. Guess which of the
points below won’t be mentioned in the video. Explain why you think so.
• animated product reveal • 90s aesthetic
• 3D world • scrapbook aesthetic
• overstimulation • typographic layout
• use of stock photos • overlapping text
• parallax zoom scrolling • exploiting error 404
7. Complete the statements with trends from ex. 5. Watch the video again and check your answers.
EXAMPLE: The essence of 90s aesthetic lies in embodying nostalgic methods, such as pixelated
desktop icons and vibrant colour blocks in menus.
8. Look at the types of companies in the boxes and discuss what design you expect to see on their
websites.
9. Choose one of the company types from ex. 8 and explore their website. Compare their design with
your ideas and say what you like and dislike about their design. Use the phrases in the box.