\u2018Get rid of that orphan\/widow\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Get rid of stray words or phrases at the top or bottom of a column of text\u2019\u2018That paragraph looks ragged\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Tidy up the margin alignment of your text by justifying or allowing for a more moderate stepped effect\u2019
For talking about color:
\u2018I want it to be monochrome\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Use shades of just one color in this design\u2019\u2018Make the colors complementary\/analogous\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Use a color wheel to pick a color scheme that either provides contrast (from opposite sides of the wheel) or relation to each other (colors sitting side by side on the wheel)\u2019\u2018Make it warmer\/cooler\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Use either a set of colors associated with the warm end of the color spectrum (reds, oranges, yellows) or the cool end (blues, greens, purples)\u2019
For talking about brand design:
\u2018Design me a brandmark\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Design a logo using only a visual symbol\u2019\u2018Actually, nope, I want a logotype\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Design a logo using a text version of the brand\u2019s name\u2019
For talking about layouts:
\u2018Let\u2019s change the hierarchy\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Let\u2019s change the arrangement of elements on the page\u2019\u2018You need to use the Rule of Thirds\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Use a 9-square grid to arrange elements asymmetrically on the page\u2019\u2018OK, make me a dummy\u2019\u2014translation: \u2018Put together a mock-up or rough prototype of the final design\u2019
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