Visual Hierarchy
Visual Hierarchy guides what people notice first, next, and last through size, contrast, place, and space.
Another example
A checkout makes the total and main button stand out. Tax details stay easy to read but draw less attention.
Main parts
- 01Foundation or token
- 02Applied component
- 03Visible state and rule
Use it when
Use it to make the right reading order and next action clear at a glance.
Do not use it when
Never make every item big, bold, or bright. Then nothing will stand out.
Name used in code
size + contrast + position Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Visual Hierarchy to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: A checkout makes the total and main button stand out. Tax details stay easy to read but draw less attention. Design concept to apply: Visual Hierarchy. Why it fits: Use it to make the right reading order and next action clear at a glance. Do not use it when: Never make every item big, bold, or bright. Then nothing will stand out. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Visual Hierarchy. Definition: Visual Hierarchy guides what people notice first, next, and last through size, contrast, place, and space. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.