margin

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Margin' is a term often used in business and finance. It means difference between the selling price and the cost. For example, if you sell a product for $15, but it cost $10 to make, your margin is $5.

Examples in Different Contexts

In design, 'margin' refers to the space between elements. A well-designed document has balanced margins to ensure readability and aesthetics.

Practice Scenarios

Design

Scenario:

Our print design great but it feels a tad cluttered. Should we decrease our font sizes?

Response:

That might help, but increasing the margins to give our content some breathing room would also improve readability.

Tech

Scenario:

This web page layout is looking a little too cramped. Would reducing the text size and modifying alignment help?

Response:

I agree, adjusting the margins of the elements internally can free up space and uncram them.