Glossary term
What is Spacing scale?
In Apex Flow Academy, "Spacing scale" means: A short list of allowed gap sizes, such as 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32 and 48, so spacing stays consistent. It is taught in UX Design With Figma: Design Apps People Love. Related terms include Visual hierarchy, Touch target (tap area), Layout guide and Type scale.
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The facts
What is Spacing scale?
A short list of allowed gap sizes, such as 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32 and 48, so spacing stays consistent.
Where is Spacing scale taught?
Spacing scale is defined in UX Design With Figma: Design Apps People Love.
Which lessons cover Spacing scale?
These lessons name it in their title or objectives:
- UX Design With Figma: Design Apps People Love, lesson 4.2: Size and space: a spacing scale and tap targets
Which terms are related to Spacing scale?
Next to Spacing scale in the course glossaries: Visual hierarchy, Touch target (tap area), Layout guide, Type scale, Frame (Figma), Contrast ratio, Wireframe and Style (Figma).
Visual hierarchyTouch target (tap area)Layout guideType scaleFrame (Figma)Contrast ratioWireframeStyle (Figma)
The hard questions, answered straight
Bold questions people really ask. Each answer comes from the course data or a settled Academy fact.
Do I need experience before I learn Spacing scale?
It depends on the course. Each course that teaches it lists its own prerequisites, and all are listed at beginner level:
- UX Design With Figma: Design Apps People Love: No design or coding experience.