Principles of Design

What are the fundamental guiding principles of design?

• Balance, symmetry, variety, and space

• Balance, variety, harmony, emphasis, proportion, movement, unity, and contrast

• Color theory, texture, light, and shadow

• Form, shape, line, and pattern

What does balance in design refer to?

• The use of color

• The arrangement of elements so that no part seems heavier than another

• The repetition of shapes

• The contrast between two elements

Which type of balance is achieved when one half of a work mirrors the other?

• Informal balance

• Radial balance

• Formal balance

• Asymmetrical balance

What is informal balance also known as?

• Symmetrical balance

• Asymmetrical balance

• Radial balance

• Geometric balance

Radial balance occurs when elements are arranged around what?

• A) A straight line

• B) A central point

• C) The viewer's perspective

• D) A vertical line

Variety in design serves to:

• Create monotony

• Increase visual interest

• Simplify the composition

• Ensure symmetry

What is the purpose of harmony in design?

• To create chaos

• To blend elements in a pleasing way

• To emphasize contrast

• To introduce tension

Emphasis in design is used to:

• Make all elements equal

• Ensure symmetry

• Make a particular element stand out

• Create variety

What does dominance ensure in a design?

• That all elements are equally weighted

• That one element stands out over others

• That the work is chaotic

• That colors blend seamlessly

Proportion refers to:

• The size of one element compared to another

• The color relationships within a design

• The balance of light and dark

• The amount of texture used