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Turn lecture slides, critique notes and textbook chapters into design flashcards that test principles, not just definitions, with spaced repetition built in.

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What makes a design flashcard useful

Good design flashcard examples ask you to name a principle, spot it in a layout, or explain why a choice works. A card that says Contrast is important teaches little, while one that asks what contrast ratio WCAG requires for body text forces recall you can use in a critique.

Test one principle per card, such as proximity or hierarchy.
Ask for application, like spotting the focal point in a poster.
Include the reason a choice works, not just its name.
Revisit weak cards more often with spaced repetition.

Example design flashcards for core principles

What is visual hierarchy?The arrangement of elements so viewers see the most important one first, usually through size, weight and contrast.

What does the Gestalt principle of proximity say?Items placed close together are perceived as related, so spacing can group content without extra borders.

What is the rule of thirds?A composition guide that places key subjects along lines dividing the frame into thirds, which often feels more balanced than centering.

What minimum contrast ratio does WCAG AA require for normal body text?4.5 to 1, because lower contrast makes text hard to read for many people, including those with low vision.

What is negative space in layout?The empty area around elements, which improves readability and directs attention to the content that matters.

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Reads your actual material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages, and the AI builds cards from your course content.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back at growing intervals, so principles like proximity and hierarchy stick before critiques and exams.

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How it works

Upload your design material

Add lecture slides, critique notes or a textbook chapter in any supported format.

Review the generated cards

Edit anything that drifts from your course's terminology or misses a key point.

Study on a schedule

Spaced repetition brings weak cards back more often so you spend time where you need it.

Keep one concept per card, put the term or problem on the front, and write the answer in your own words. When you study from slides, the strongest cards usually come from your instructor's own examples, so generate from those rather than from a generic list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a design unit?

Start with one card per principle, term or case study from the unit. Add more once you can see which ones you miss during review.

What should a design flashcard answer include?

Give the name of the principle, a one-sentence definition and a short note on when it applies. Keep the answer short enough to say aloud in a few seconds.

Can I export my design flashcards?

Yes, the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, without exports.

Is there a discount for students?

Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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