Design Theory Introduction 4

Question 1

The German design school founded in 1919 that championed the unity of art, craft, and technology was called what?

Accepted Answer

Bauhaus

Answer

The Bauhaus, founded by Walter Gropius in 1919, promoted functional design uniting art and industry.

Question 2

The phrase 'form follows function' is most closely associated with which design philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism in modernist design

Answer

Coined by architect Louis Sullivan, 'form follows function' became a core tenet of modernist functionalism.

Question 3

In typography, the space between individual pairs of letters is adjusted through what process?

Accepted Answer

Kerning

Answer

Kerning adjusts spacing between specific letter pairs, while tracking adjusts spacing uniformly and leading adjusts line spacing.

Question 4

A designer building a calming spa brochure would most likely choose which color scheme?

Accepted Answer

Analogous cool colors like blues and greens

Answer

Analogous cool colors sit next to each other on the wheel and create a harmonious, calming effect.

Question 5

What is the golden ratio, often applied to proportions in design?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1:1.618

Answer

The golden ratio is roughly 1:1.618 and has been used since antiquity to create pleasing proportions.

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