Design and Canva

What is design?

• Design is the process of creating a plan or convention for the construction of an object, system, or measurable human interaction.

• Design is the art of making things look pretty.

• Design is the process of randomly putting elements together.

• Design is the act of copying someone else's work.

Can you give an example of a simple design application?

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Paint

• Final Cut Pro

• AutoCAD

Define Canva.

• Canva is a graphic design platform.

• Canva is a fitness app.

• Canva is a social media platform.

• Canva is a cooking website.

How can design be used in everyday life?

• Design can only be used in professional settings

• Design has no impact on everyday life

• Design is only for artistic purposes

• Design can be used in everyday life to enhance the quality and efficiency of various aspects such as furniture, clothing, technology, transportation, and communication.

Explain the importance of colors in design.

• Colors are important in design for evoking emotions, conveying messages, creating visual interest, establishing hierarchy, and improving readability.

• Design can be effective without considering colors

• Colors are only important in art, not design

• Colors have no impact on design

What are some basic design principles?

• Proportion

• Symmetry

• Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Rhythm, Unity

• Harmony

How does Canva help in creating designs?

• Canva does not offer any pre-made templates

• Canva only provides text editing tools

• Canva restricts design customization options

• Canva offers templates, drag-and-drop tools, and design elements for easy design creation.

Name a few tools available in Canva for design.

• Animation

• Layers

• Filters

• Text, Shapes, Images, Backgrounds, Templates

• Brushes

What is the significance of typography in design?

• Typography is only important for printed materials

• Typography does not affect the readability of a design

• Typography has no impact on design

• Typography helps in communicating the message effectively, setting the tone, and enhancing the overall aesthetics of a design.

How can images enhance a design?

• Images can enhance a design by making it look cluttered and overwhelming

• Images can enhance a design by distracting the viewer from the main content

• Images can enhance a design by adding visual appeal, conveying emotions or messages, breaking up text, guiding the viewer's eye, and creating a more engaging user experience.

• Images can enhance a design by slowing down the loading speed of the webpage