There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Mental model:Ways in which one understands the world
Metadata:The pieces of information used to describe various aspects of a digital asset so that asset can be identified and found
Microcopy / UX writing:The clear, concise, sometimes conversational interface copy that helps a user understand, use, and navigate a product
Minimum viable product (MVP):A product launched with only the most important features to an early set of users to provide valuable feedback before developers fully commit more time and resources to features that users may not care about, want, need, or use
Mockup:A realistic visual model of what a final web page or app will look like
Modal:A dialog box that appears on top of the main content when an item is clicked or tapped and requires some type of user action to dismiss
Moderated usability testing:Usability testing with a person to help facilitate or moderate the test
Monochrome:Paintings, drawings, design, or photographs displayed in black and white, in a single color or hue, or in varying tones of a single color
Mood board (also known as an inspiration board):A visual presentation or collage of images, typography, textures, color palettes, and descriptions arranged around a particular subject or theme
Multivariate testing:The testing of three or more options to determine which combination of variations performs the best out of all possible combinations; can be especially useful when you want to test the impact of radical (or many) changes to a web page as opposed to testing the impact of one specific element [See A/B testing]