Finally, we now have a way to dance around the Web design jargon in such a way that it makes sense! Well, assuming you understand the definitions, anyway.

Graphic design resources web site, Design Talkboard, were fielding so many questions from design students and junior designers - about unfamiliar concepts and terminology - that they realised that a comprehensive online design glossary would be an invaluable resource.

Having unsuccessfully scoured the web for similar resources, Design Talkboard realised that a searchable design glossary would be a useful addition to their thriving design portal.

Many of the issues that designers face on a day-to-day basis are the result of misunderstandings between the creative side of the design and publishing industry and the production, pre-press and printing industry.

“You wouldn’t believe some of the stories we’ve heard about print jobs going disastrously wrong, simply because of a lack of understanding between creatives and pre-press departments”, said Richard Shadbolt, Design Talkboard’s Editor in Chief. “As a result, the design glossary has included an extensive section on prepress terms aimed specifically at graphic designers.” [Read the rest]