In data visualization and cognitive science, certain visual properties are "preattentive," meaning the brain processes them in less than 500 milliseconds without conscious effort:
: The area around, between, or within components; it includes both positive space (the object itself) and negative space (the background). visual property
In creative and technical design, visual properties are often categorized into seven primary elements used to communicate messages and create impact: In data visualization and cognitive science, certain visual
: The way an object feels—or looks like it would feel—such as rough, smooth, or bumpy. In data visualization and cognitive science