Working in the Design Industry Flashcards

A freelance designer uses a stock photo in a client project without purchasing a license. Which legal issue does this create?

Answer: Copyright infringement

Using a copyrighted image without a proper license constitutes copyright infringement.

What does the term 'kerning' mean in typography?

Answer: The adjustment of space between a specific pair of characters

Kerning refers to manually adjusting the space between two specific characters to improve visual balance.

Which of the following best describes 'responsive design'?

Answer: A layout that adapts fluidly to different screen sizes and devices

Responsive design uses flexible grids and media queries so layouts reflow appropriately across screen sizes.

A client's brand uses Pantone 485 C as its primary color. Which Adobe application feature ensures this exact color is maintained consistently across print files?

Answer: Specifying the Pantone swatch in the Swatches panel and embedding it in the document

Adding and using the exact Pantone swatch in the document ensures the spot color is called out correctly for the printer.

What is the typical purpose of a design brief?

Answer: A short document that outlines the project goals, audience, timeline, and constraints

A design brief aligns all stakeholders on project objectives, audience, and requirements before work begins.

In print production, what does 'CMYK' stand for?

Answer: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black) — the four ink colors used in process printing.

Which of the following is an example of a 'soft proof' in a print workflow?

Answer: A on-screen simulation of how colors will appear when printed

Soft proofing uses monitor color profiles to simulate press output without printing a physical proof.