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  1. A decorative artist needs to transfer a large mural design onto a wall using a projector. What digital process involves breaking an image into a grid for proportional scaling?

    Answer: Grid method / gridding

    The grid method divides the reference image and the wall surface into equal squares, allowing proportional transfer of each section.

  2. Which digital tool is used to sample an exact color from an existing image or design for use in a decorative project?

    Answer: Eyedropper / color picker tool

    The eyedropper tool samples the precise color values from any pixel in an image and sets it as the active color.

  3. What is the main purpose of using a 'Smart Object' in Adobe Photoshop for a decorative design workflow?

    Answer: It allows non-destructive editing while preserving the original layer data

    Smart Objects preserve the original source content so transformations and filters can be adjusted without permanently altering pixels.

  4. Which type of software is specifically designed for creating repeating surface pattern designs used in textiles and wallpaper?

    Answer: Pattern design software such as Repeat Pattern Tool or Spoonflower Studio

    Dedicated surface pattern design tools like Repeat Pattern Tool or Spoonflower's design studio are optimized for creating seamless tile repeats.

  5. A decorative artist wants to print a color-accurate proof before a large production run. What process ensures the printer output matches the digital design's colors?

    Answer: Color management with ICC profiles and soft proofing

    ICC profiles describe the color characteristics of devices; soft proofing simulates print output on screen to catch color shifts before printing.

  6. In digital decorative art, what does 'rasterization' mean?

    Answer: Converting vector graphics into a pixel-based (bitmap) image

    Rasterization converts vector or shape data into a grid of pixels, which is necessary for bitmap-based output like screen display or inkjet printing.

  7. Which cloud-based platform is commonly used by decorative artists to sell digital surface pattern designs directly to manufacturers or print-on-demand services?

    Answer: Spoonflower

    Spoonflower is a leading marketplace where artists upload digital patterns that are printed on demand onto fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap.