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Elements of Design

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The function of a design refers to its convenience, usefulness, and _________.

a)

structure

b)

organization

c)

materials

d)

beauty

2.

Which of the following is NOT an element of design?

a)

Color

b)

Function

c)

Line

d)

Texture

3.

Relaxation and calmness are communicated through _______ lines.

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

4.

Strength and formality are communicated through __________ lines.

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

5.

Freedom and openness are communicated through ___________ lines.

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

6.

A general rule is to place chairs within ____ feet of each other.

a)

2 to 3

b)

5 to 6

c)

10 to 12

d)

15 to 20

7.

To visually open and expand a space, _______________

a)

cluster the furniture

b)

add partitions

c)

use mirrors

d)

use area rugs

8.

The amount of pattern or objects in a space is its _______c

a)

form

b)

mass

c)

shape

d)

texture

9.

Slip-resistance flooring is an example of the use of ________.

a)

low-mass design

b)

high-mass design

c)

tactile texture

d)

visual texture

10.

A word used to describe the roughness or smoothness of a texture is _____.

a)

nubby

b)

rigid

c)

flexible

d)

limp

11.

Interest and movement are communicated through ______ lines.

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

12.

The size of an interior space is often defined by height, length, and _______.

a)

perimeter

b)

volume

c)

cirucumference

d)

width

13.

Which of the following is generally NOT a factor in a person's social distance requirements?

a)

Relationship to the other person or people.

b)

Color of clothing.

c)

Culture.

d)

Type of situation.

14.

Rough surfaces, such as textured plaster or paint treatments, can create a (an) ________ feeling.

a)

casual

b)

formal

c)

elegant

d)

exciting

15.

True or False

Aesthetics is another term for beauty.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

True or False

Geometric shapes do NOT appear in free form.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

True or False

Researchers in the field of proxemics study the impact of geometric shapes on people.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

True or False

The design of a high-mass fabric would be sparse and clean.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

True or False

Visual texture can be seen and felt.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

True or False

Heavy or rough textures absorb light and make rooms appear smaller.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

True or False

Designers communicate feelings to people through the use of visual images.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

True or False

A designers function refers to how the materials are assembled.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

True or False

Armoires and tall mirrors have horizontal lines.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

True or False

To calculate the perimeter of a room, measure each side and then multiply the measurements.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE