Principles of Design Quiz

Creating a relationship between elements so the design feels cohesive is the principle of _____.

• a. emphasis

• b. unity

• c. scale

• d. variety

Drawing the viewer's eye to a specific area of the composition is the principle of _____.

• a. contrast

• b. emphasis

• c. rhythm

• d. unity

Using elements of different sizes, colors, or values creates _____.

• a. emphasis

• b. contrast

• c. variety

• d. proportion

A successful design incorporates the elements and principles of design to create a visually ____ and ____ composition.

• a. appealing, balanced

• b. complex, interesting

• c. simple, chaotic

• d. random, organized

Repetition of elements can unify a design and create a sense of _____.

• a. rhythm

• b. emphasis

• c. balance

• d. proportion

Arranging elements so they feel visually stable and balanced is the principle of _____.

• a. emphasis

• b. hierarchy

• c. balance

• d. proportion

Creating a hierarchy of importance within a design helps guide the viewer's eye. This is achieved through principles like size, color, and _____.

• a. texture

• b. placement

• c. value

• d. all of the above

Creating a sense of movement or flow in a design is achieved through the principle of _____.

• a. repetition

• b. rhythm

• c. scale

• d. variety

The relative size of one element to another, or to the entire composition, is referred to as _____.

• a. scale

• b. proportion

• c. emphasis

• d. contrast

Using contrasting elements, such as light and dark colors, creates visual interest through the principle of _____.

• a. emphasis

• b. contrast

• c. repetition

• d. proportion