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The Principles of Design

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

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1.

Simplicity is....

a)
  1. adding details, designs and borders

b)
  1. eliminating unnecessary elements and keeping the design simple to help deliver the message to the targeted audience.

c)
  1. keeping things simple by eliminating all pictures and titles. 

2.

In design, repetition is used to ….

a)
  1. reinforce an idea, unify a design and bring everything together by using repeated font/type, colors and shapes

b)
  1. create a focal point for the viewer by repeating the same shapes.

c)
  1. give the design form and stability by repeating the same text over and over again.

3.

Balance in design covers how elements are...

a)

used to create variety, visual interest and drama in the work.

b)

weighted against each other on different sides of a design to create cohesiveness, completion, and satisfaction.

c)

used to attract the viewers eye to important areas of the design.

4.

Contrast creates….

a)
  1. balance throughout the design so that the weight is evenly divided.

b)
  1. leads the viewer’s eye around the design.

c)
  1. a focal point for the viewer and drawers the viewer into the design by using different colors or sizes to make elements stand out.

5.

Movement is when....

a)

the image incorporated in a design represents someone or something that is in motion.

b)

the viewers eye travels around the design, wanting to look at each part.

c)

the designer needs a break and either walks or begins exercising to take their mind off of the design.

6.

Hierarchy is so important in design because it...

a)
  1. helps to incorporate something that attracts, something that intrigues and something delivers the message to the targeted audience. 

b)
  1. creates patterns and designs for the designer.

c)
  1. helps the designer to  choose royalty free images that are no copyrighted.

7.

Which principle of design can we use to make the message in this advertisement clearer and more precise?

a)

Simplicity

b)

Movement

c)

Contrast

8.

Which principle of design is most responsible for the success of this advertisement image?

a)

Hierarchy in the Coca Cola bottles

b)

Contrast in the Coca Cola bottles

c)

Repetition of shape in the Coca Cola bottles

9.

The Principle of design that is missing most from this advertisement is...

a)

Balance

b)

Movement

c)

Hierarchy

10.

Which principle of design is NOT used in this graphic?

a)

Balance

b)

Repetition

c)

Contrast

11.

In this advertisement, what did the designer do to lead the viewers eyes from one side of the design to the other (movement)?

a)

Strategically place the images and text from the left side to the right side

b)

Include a picture of an athlete in motion

c)

Created an advertisement with the theme of basketball because there is so much movement in that sport

12.

In this advertisement, how was Hierarchy created?

a)

Attract = McDonald's Logo

Intrigue = French Fries Image & Claw

Message = "EYES ON YOUR FRIES!"

b)

Attract = French Fries Image & Claw

Intrigue = "EYES ON YOUR FRIES!

Message = "WORLD FAMOUS FRIES" & McDelivery

c)

Attract = "86236"

Intrigue = McDonald's Logo

Message = "McDelivery"

13.

What principle of design would be most helpful in clarifying this advertisement’s purpose to the viewer?

a)

Contrast

b)

Movement

c)

Simplicity

14.

Which principal of design is most evident in this advertisement image?

a)

Hierarchy

b)

Repetition

c)

Simplicity

15.

What type of balance is demonstrated in this advertisement poster?

a)

Symmetrical Balance

b)

Central Balance

c)

Asymmetrical Balance

16.

Where was contrast used in this advertisement?

a)

In the Title: Making some text larger in size than the other text

b)

In the Image: Including plain doughnuts and sprinkled donuts

c)

Both A & B

17.

A strong sense of movement is created in the image by using

a)

a green color palette

b)

a white background

c)

repeated lines and imagery

18.

 This image best represents the effectiveness of which principle of design?

a)

Simplicity

b)

Hierarchy

c)

Balance

19.

What element of design would best help to reduce confusion for the viewer in this image?

a)

Movement

b)

Repetition

c)

Simplicity

20.

 Which principle of design did the designer use way too much of in this advertisement?

a)

Repetiton

b)

Simplicity

c)

Balance

21.

The two different types of balance are...

a)

Central Balance and Negative Balance

b)

Side Balance and Positive Balance

c)

Symmetrical Balance and Assymetrical Balance

22.

The principle of design that is most evident in the image redesign is...

a)

Contrast of Color

b)

Movement

c)

Repetition

23.

The tilt of the sneaker and the shoelace in the shape of a cat creates a sense of ________ in the image.


a)

Simplicity

b)

Contrast

c)

Movement

24.

First the image catches our attention, then we read the title "Mobile Ordering is here" and lastly we look at the McDonald's logo. What principle of design does this best represent?

a)

Simplicity

b)

Contrast

c)

Hierarchy