Design Theory Design Principles and Elements

Question 1

What are the basic elements of design?

Accepted Answer

Line, shape, form, texture, space, color, value

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Color, font, logo, image

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Headline, body, footer, sidebar

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Concept, draft, revision, final

Question 2

What is the difference between a shape and a form in design?

Accepted Answer

Shape is 2D; form is 3D or has the illusion of depth

Answer

There is no difference

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Form is a shape with color

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Shape is organic; form is geometric

Question 3

What is 'texture' as a design element?

Accepted Answer

The visual or tactile surface quality of an element

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Only physical surface qualities of materials

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The weight of a font

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The resolution of an image

Question 4

What does 'line' do as a design element?

Accepted Answer

Guides the eye, creates movement, divides space, and suggests emotion

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Only divides space into sections

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Exclusively creates borders around shapes

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Only defines the edges of type

Question 5

What are the three types of lines in design?

Accepted Answer

Straight, curved, and diagonal

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Red, blue, and green

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Thick, medium, and thin

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Solid, dashed, and dotted

Question 6

What is 'space' as a design element?

Accepted Answer

The area within, around, and between design elements

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Only the blank white areas on a page

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The physical dimensions of a printed piece

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Only the margins of a layout