Design Principles & Elements Flashcards
7 cards from real FAC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Design Principles & Elements flashcards as text
A patient's face appears 'bottom-heavy.' Which design principle would guide volume redistribution upward toward the midface?
Answer: Visual balance
Visual balance guides the practitioner to redistribute volume to equalize the visual weight between upper and lower face regions.
When designing a lip treatment, the 'Cupid's bow' is most closely associated with which design element?
Answer: Line
The Cupid's bow is a defining line of the upper lip vermillion border, making line the most relevant design element.
Which scenario best illustrates 'asymmetrical balance' in facial aesthetics?
Answer: Different features on each side of the face achieve overall visual equilibrium through complementary differences
Asymmetrical balance occurs when different features on each side of the face still create an overall sense of equilibrium through complementary contrasts.
In the context of facial aesthetics, 'texture' as a design element most commonly influences:
Answer: Skin surface quality including smoothness, pore size, and evenness
Texture refers to the surface quality of the skin—its smoothness, pore appearance, and evenness—which directly affects aesthetic perception.
The principle of 'repetition' in facial aesthetics design is best demonstrated by:
Answer: Using repeating curves or angles across multiple features to create cohesion
Repetition uses recurring design elements—like consistent curves or angles—across features to create visual cohesion and harmony.
A practitioner notices that a patient's eyes appear too close together relative to their face width. Which assessment framework is being applied?
Answer: Rule of fifths
The rule of fifths assesses horizontal facial proportions including the spacing between and around the eyes relative to total face width.
Which design element is most directly manipulated when a practitioner uses filler to create a subtle shadow under the cheekbone?
Answer: Form and volume
Adding volume (form) to the cheek creates a structural change that produces a natural shadow beneath it, enhancing definition.