Topic 5 (Balance)

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement representing 'Balance' in the context of graphic design?

• The overall sense of unity and coherence within a composition that creates a visually pleasing and balanced whole

• The use of the same or similar visual elements throughout a design

• The distribution of elements within a composition that creates a sense of equilibrium and harmony

• The visual flow and movement created by the repetition of elements within a composition

Which design principle can be BEST utilized to achieve balance?

• Emphasis

• Proportion

• Contrast

• Harmony

Which type of balance does this advertisement utilize?

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Horizontal Balance

• Diagonal Balance

• Radial Balance

Balance on this logo is achieved through the utilization of ______________.

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Radial Balance

• Diagonal Balance

• Bilateral Symmetry

Which of the following designs represents asymmetrical balance?

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Which of the following solutions is the MOST EFFECTIVE in achieving balance in the magazine cover design?"

• Eliminate some of the text information and make the layout looks breather

• Reduce the image size (the portrait) to provide more space in the layout

• Reduce the size of some extremely large texts and align the whole text for equal balance with left and right alignment

• Change the existing font and make the whole text look consistent in terms of font selection, size and colour

The following are the importance of balance in design, EXCEPT;

• Balance ensures that a design looks visually harmonious and cohesive

• Balance can enhance the overall impact and effectiveness of the design

• Balance in design contributes to the clarity of the message

• Balance in design reflects inconsequential and chaotic visual elements that can attract the audience's attention

What is the BEST lesson that you can learn from the balance shown in this scenery?

• Nature teaches us that balance is irrelevant in content creation, as the most compelling and impactful designs arise from complete disorder and the absence of any harmonious arrangement

• Humans always seek emotional pleasure and strive to find balance in nature and their surroundings, just as they seek emotional pleasure from creative content

• The balance in the scenery can serve as inspiration for us as content creators/designers to imitate and incorporate into our designs

• Nature suggests that achieving balance in content creation is counterproductive, as truly innovative designs emerge from random, unstructured elements without any regard for harmony or coherence

Based on this poster, balance can be seen from the __________.

• Value

• Eye Direction

• Colour

• Texture

Balance can be seen from the overall pattern such as the following, EXCEPT;

• Wallpaper

• Road Sign

• Wrapping Paper

• Design on Textile/Fabric