Feast your eyes on delicious design principles that'll make your brain happy. This Nuggie Bucket is filled with visual treats that explain why some things just look right and others... don't.
5 nuggies
Estimated completion: 210 minutes
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Bouba/Kiki Effect
5 bites
Why does "bouba" feel squishy while "kiki" feels stabby? This bite-size lesson shows how sounds and shapes shake hands—and how you can use that trick when you name stuff, draw icons, or pick alert sounds.
Aesthetic Usability
4 bites
Discover why beautiful designs feel easier to use—even when they're not—and how to leverage looks without sacrificing function.
Chromatic Aberration as Style
5 bites
That neon RGB fringe your phone lens hates? Designers are stealing it back. Learn why color fringing happens, how to fake it in one click, and when that glitchy glow shouts “future” without frying eyeballs.
Chromostereopsis
3 bites
Ever seen colors pop out or sink back without 3D glasses? That’s chromostereopsis—a cool optical illusion designers can exploit or avoid.
Common Fate Principle
4 bites
Discover how elements moving in the same direction create a powerful sense of unity and how this Gestalt principle can enhance your UI designs and animations.