Unit 4 Exam Review

The designer finalized the design for the house and submitted the paperwork for the clients to sign. What is this paperwork known as?

• ideation

• innovation

• proposal

• prototype

"The basis of the design brings the culture of the area into the space to ensure comfort in the family room" is an example of a:

• contract.

• color story.

• concept statement.

• presentation board.

Janie constructed a three-dimensional representation of a floor plan. She made a:

• design board.

• mood board.

• model.

• portfolio.

Why would a designer choose a physical board over a digital board?

• A physical board takes less time to develop, while a digital board can take weeks to develop.

• A physical board has depth and tactile textures, while a digital board has only visual texture.

• A physical board can be easily changed at a client's request, while a digital board takes more time to adjust.

• A physical board can be delivered only via email, while a digital board can be sent in person for approval.

During the programming stage of design, a designer will want to use which type(s) of communication to get information from the client during a face-to-face meeting?

• verbal communication only

• verbal communication combined with active listening

• written communication only

• written communication combined with passive listening

A design schematic is:

• an arrangement of images, materials, textures, and colors that evoke the style of a project.

• an arrangement of furniture and accessories, as well as background treatments one would recommend.

• a complete room design including a floor plan with furniture and decor laid out to scale.

• a beginning chart of circles that show relationships of where items or rooms will be.

Why is a design concept statement important?

• to appeal to the client's point of reference and give the designer boundaries

• to give all the specifics about what will go into the design

• to allow the client to go shopping for their own accessories

• to tie the project together at the end

Floor plans, color schemes, furniture pictures, and fabric and paint samples are included on which type of presentation board?

• color board

• design schematic board

• gypsum board

• mood board

A designer is reviewing design schematics with a client, and they are discussing ways to adapt the plan. Which communication skills are being used by the client?

• active listening

• passive listening

• nonverbal communication

• written communication

Renee made a list of points to cover with her clients and practiced going over them with a colleague. These are important steps in preparing for a/an:

• design concept statement.

• digital portfolio.

• mood board.

• oral presentation.