Principles of Design 2-18-25

What is the main purpose of contrast in design?

• To make elements similar

• To avoid elements that are merely similar

• To repeat visual elements

• To align elements arbitrarily

Which design principle involves repeating visual elements throughout a piece?

• Contrast

• Alignment

• Repetition

• Proximity

What does alignment in design help to create?

• A cluttered look

• A random arrangement

• A clean, sophisticated, fresh look

• A repetitive pattern

When using Proximity what is a major benefit of grouping related items close together in design?

• It creates separate visual units

• It organizes information and reduces clutter

• It makes elements similar

• It disrupts organization and adds clutter

When several items are close to each other they become one visual unit

• True

• Flase

Which principle involves making elements very different if they are not the same?

• Repetition

• Contrast

• Alignment

• Proximity

What does repetition help to develop in a design?

• Disorganization

• Unity

• Randomness

• Clutter

How is the text alignment described in the 'After' example?

• Centered and bold

• Justified left, more refined and ordered

• Right-aligned and italic

• Scattered and chaotic

What is the effect of placing items in close proximity to each other?

• They become separate units

• They become one visual unit

• They lose organization

• They increase clutter

Which principle involves avoiding elements that are merely similar?

• Repetition

• Contrast

• Alignment

• Proximity