Design Principles Quiz

What is emphasis in design?

• When all elements blend together

• When the design is symmetrical

• When there are no colors used

• When one element stands out

What is contrast in design?

• When elements are placed randomly

• When there is no difference between elements

• When all elements are the same size

• When elements are opposite and make designs interesting

What is the purpose of white space in design?

• To add more elements to the design

• To make the design look crowded

• To make the design look chaotic

• To provide breathing space and improve legibility

What is movement in design?

• The way elements are repeated in a design

• The way colors are used in a design

• The way elements are arranged in a design

• The way our eyes scan the page

What does repetition bring to a design?

• Unpredictability

• Consistency and rhythm

• Randomness

• Complexity

What is proportion in design?

• The amount of white space in a design

• The size of elements in relation to each other

• The number of elements in a design

• The color scheme used in a design

What is balance in design?

• The size of elements in relation to each other

• The way elements stand out in a design

• The amount of white space in a design

• The way elements are arranged in a design

What is the purpose of alignment in design?

• To make the design feel unbalanced

• To add complexity to the design

• To build relationships between objects and the X and Y axis

• To make the design look random and unplanned

What is an example of contrast in a design?

• Using the same color for all elements

• Using thick and thin lines

• Using only one type of texture

• Placing elements randomly on the page

What is an example of white space in a design?

• A design with no background color

• An empty patch that gives the design breathing space

• A page with no breathing space

• A crowded page with many elements