50 Design Terms Explained Simply For Non-Designers Mary Stribley Getting thrown into the world of graphic design can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Kerning, tracking, warm colors, cool colors, CMYK, RGB, OMG. There are a lot of technical terms thrown around and it can get confusing at the best of times.
Definition of skimmer. 1 : one that skims; specifically : a flat perforated scoop or spoon used for skimming. 2 : any of a small genus (Rynchops) of long-winged marine birds that have the lower mandible longer than the upper. 3 : a usually straw flat-crowned hat with a wide straight brim.
Boater / Skimmer Hat â The boater, or skimmer, hat is a style that many love and few actually wear. It is commonly associated with barbershop quartets, proper boating or sailing events, and menâs formal summer wear from the late 1800âs to mid 1900âs.hey can also be described as âcocktail hatsâ but the main distinction is that they are either worn with a headband or clipped to the hair. Fedora Hat â Stingy â Classic â The fedora is a broad term that encompasses a variety of crown styles and brim shapes.