displaycentric
Displaycentric is a design philosophy that treats the visual display—the arrangement, prominence, and treatment of imagery and typography—as the central organizing principle of a product, service, or space. Decisions about layout, color, type scale, and interaction are guided primarily by how information will be shown and perceived on a screen or display surface.
While not a formal academic term, displaycentric appears in industry briefs and design discussions to signal
Applications span digital interfaces, retail and exhibitions, and data visualization. In software, hero visuals, clear typographic
Key principles include establishing a clear hierarchy, leveraging whitespace around dominant visuals, ensuring responsive behavior across
Critics warn that a display-centric approach can overshadow function or content quality if style dominates. Proponents
See also: visual design, information architecture, responsive design, data visualization.