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Principles of Design

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which design principle refers to the stability from distributing visual weight?

a)

Unity

b)

Balance

c)

Contrast

d)

Emphasis

2.

Which principle is used to create a feeling of wholeness?

a)

Rhythm

b)

Pattern

c)

Unity

d)

Movement

3.

Contrast in design can be achieved through all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Different colors

b)

Varying shapes

c)

Identical textures

d)

Different font sizes

4.

The purpose of emphasis in design is to:

a)

Make everything look complicated

b)

Draw viewer attention to specific elements

c)

Create uniform visual experience

d)

Reduce design complexity

5.

Repetition in design helps create:

a)

Randomness

b)

Confusion

c)

Consistency

d)

Complexity

6.

What does "rhythm" represent in design principles?

a)

Complete stillness

b)

Visual tempo with variation

c)

Absolute symmetry

d)

Random element placement

7.

Movement in design refers to:

a)

Physical motion of design elements

b)

The path viewers' eyes take through a composition

c)

Literal transportation

d)

Mechanical movement

8.

Which design principle relates to how different elements relate to each other by size?

a)

Balance

b)

Harmony

c)

Proportion

d)

Unity

9.

Variety in design creates:

a)

Uniformity

b)

Boredom

c)

Contrast and tension

d)

Complete randomness

10.

Harmony in design can be achieved through:

a)

Using completely different elements

b)

Similar color palettes

c)

Random color selection

d)

Avoiding any visual connection

11.

Leading lines in design are used to:

a)

Measure distance

b)

Draw architectural plans

c)

Guide viewer's attention

d)

Create mathematical precision

12.

When a design lacks balance, it might appear:

a)

Perfectly centered

b)

Falling toward one side

c)

Completely static

d)

Mathematically precise

13.

The primary goal of design principles is to:

a)

Make things look complicated

b)

Create visual confusion

c)

Communicate a clear message

d)

Increase design complexity

14.

Organic shapes in design typically contribute to:

a)

Rigidity

b)

Movement

c)

Stillness

d)

Mathematical precision

15.

Contrast helps designers:

a)

Create visual hierarchies

b)

Make everything look the same

c)

Reduce visual interest

d)

Eliminate differences

16.

Pattern differs from repetition by:

a)

Using multiple design elements

b)

Avoiding any repeated elements

c)

Creating complete randomness

d)

Eliminating visual connections

17.

In design, emphasis can be created through:

a)

Making everything the same size

b)

Using identical colors

c)

Utilizing color, lines, and contrast

d)

Avoiding visual differences

18.

The relationship between design elements that creates a sense of cohesiveness is called:

a)

Chaos

b)

Randomness

c)

Harmony

d)

Complexity

19.

The design principles are guides not rules.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

The primary function of design principles is to:

a)

Make designs look complicated

b)

Create visual structure and purpose

c)

Eliminate creativity

d)

Standardize all visual communication