Intro: Communicating with Colleagues and Clients

What is the primary purpose of sharing a sketch with a client early in the design process?

• Demonstrate illustration software skills

• Deliver final artwork for production approval

• Gather feedback before polishing the work

• Replace the written project brief entirely

Answer explanation

Early sketches invite feedback at low cost before significant production time is spent. Sharing a finished piece too late makes revisions expensive.

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Blooms Level: Understand

How does a wireframe differ from a prototype in the design process?

• Wireframe is a final deliverable; prototype is a rough sketch

• Wireframe shows layout structure; prototype simulates interaction

• Wireframe uses full color; prototype uses only grayscale

• Wireframe is for clients only; prototype stays internal

Answer explanation

Wireframes define structure and placement without interactivity, while prototypes simulate the user experience. Reversing their roles is a common misconception.

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Blooms Level: Understand

Which document best manages a mid-project request to add extra scope?

• A new design brief created before the project started

• A revised file-naming convention sent by email

• An updated wireframe replacing the original sketch

• A written change order detailing added scope and cost

Answer explanation

A change order formally documents added scope, timeline, and cost adjustments, protecting both the designer and client. Updating a wireframe or file names does not address the contractual change.

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Blooms Level: Apply

What does 'scope creep' describe in a design project?

• A budget increase approved at project kickoff

• Refining a design through planned review cycles

• Gradual expansion of work beyond the original agreement

• Delays caused by slow client feedback on drafts

Answer explanation

Scope creep refers to unplanned additions that grow beyond what was originally agreed, often without adjusting time or budget. Planned budget increases are approved changes, not scope creep.

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Blooms Level: Remember

Which tool helps a design team track tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities?

• A completed style guide for the final deliverable

• An exported PDF of the most recent design draft

• A project management plan or schedule

• A color-coded layer panel inside design software

Answer explanation

A project management plan organizes tasks, owners, and due dates so the team stays aligned. Style guides, PDFs, and layer panels are design artifacts, not scheduling tools.

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Blooms Level: Remember

How does an iteration differ from a final draft in the design process?

• Iteration is a revised version for review; final draft is the approved deliverable

• Iteration skips client feedback; final draft includes all revision notes

• Iteration is shared only internally; final draft is never shown to a client

• Iteration is the first rough concept; final draft is an early wireframe

Answer explanation

Iterations are in-progress versions created during the feedback loop, while a final draft is the version approved for delivery. Confusing them can cause a team to deliver unfinished work.

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Blooms Level: Understand

Which document outlines project goals, deliverables, and technical requirements agreed upon before work begins?

• A design specification

• A cloud collaboration draft

• A project iteration

• A feedback loop summary

Answer explanation

A design specification defines goals, requirements, and deliverables upfront so all parties share the same expectations. An iteration is a revised version created during the process, not a planning document.

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Blooms Level: Remember