Design Vocabulary

Which of the following shows Unity and Harmony? (More than one selection)

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Answer explanation

Unity and Harmony:

Harmony is the pleasing combination of design elements, styles, color palettes, and furnishing (sometimes known as design coherence).

Identify two asymmetrical design space (more than one selection)

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Answer explanation

Balance: Symmetrical/ Asymmetrical

Balance is the concept of visual equilibrium or nonequilibrium and relates to our physical sense of balance.

On occasions going the opposite way of creating some form of imbalance may also work to make the space more functional/relevant.

Which of the following shows the Focal point?

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Answer explanation

Focal point:

Emphasis is creating a focal point - an area visually important enough to draw and hold attention.

This can be achieved through the use of color, furniture pieces, feature walls, lighting, flooring among others.

Which of the following picture shows Rhythm?

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Answer explanation

Rhythm is a concept familar wth music as the beat that continually carries along the melody.

Repetition establishes rhythm through the repetitive ue of an element of design.

The designer creates a sense of drama and rhythm with te repeated placement of columns and feature light fittings and the regular positioning o chairs.

Which of the following describes details in an interior design? (one selection only)

• Details only helps to increase the quality of design.

• Details includes the combination of materials, colours, textures and patterns.

• Details makes a design less boring.

Answer explanation

The key to the successful combination of materials, colors, textures and patterns is how the elements of an interior space are detailed. While detailing may vary from project to project, some details are typical and will work with every design.

Besides the use of mood and inspiration boards, the material boards are also used to present to clients how the space will look (and feel) like.

Which of the following does not show the good use of scale and proportion? (more than one selection)

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Answer explanation

Scale rfers to the size something appears to have when measured against other things around it. Furnishings should be properly scaled to the size of the room they are in, while rooms themselves should relate to the human scale.

Proportion refers to the relationship/ratio of one part to another or to the whole, or between one object and another.

Which of the following is a poor use of contrast in an interior design space? (more than one selection)

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Answer explanation

Various dimenions of contrast can be incorported in interior designs. From the use of complementary or contrasting colors, to the choice of materials/fabrics and even the use of different sizes of furnitures, all these could add a more interesting dimension to an otherwise plain-looking space.