Design Principles Flashcards

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Best design principle to help users quickly recognize clickable links on a website

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Contrast

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Symmetry is the only method used to create balance in design, while asymmetry results in visual inconsistency and chaos.

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False

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Ragged edges in a paragraph, resulting from left alignment, are considered the least readable alignment type.

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False

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White space in a layout refers to areas which should be filled with decorative design elements to enhance visual appeal.

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False

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Harmony in design is achieved by utilizing all other design principles, also called unity.

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True

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White space does NOT have visual weight.

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False

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Goals a design should accomplish include:

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- To communicate the intended message - To represent the company, brand, product or author - To appeal to the intended audience

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NOT mentioned to establish a visual hierarchy in a design:

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Texture

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The primary purpose of display typography is:

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To draw attention to important information through bolder and more decorative text

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Characterized by using three colors next to each other on the color wheel, creating a harmonious and rich appearance.

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Analogous color scheme