A hierarchy is an organizational structure in which items are ranked according to levels of importance.
- The word hierarchy comes from the Greek hieros, meaning sacred, and archein, meaning to rule.
- A hierarchy can link entities either directly or indirectly, and either vertically or diagonally.
Visual Hierarchy in Web Design
- Visual hierarchy is one of the most important principles behind effective web design.
- It's the order in which the human eye perceives what it sees.
Examples
1. Color
2. Contrast
3. Alignment
