Infographic Design Infographic Design Visual Principles & Typography

Question 1

Which design principle ensures that the most important element of an infographic draws the viewer's eye first?

Accepted Answer

Visual hierarchy

Answer

Visual hierarchy guides viewers to the most critical information first through size, color, and placement.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum font size for body text in a printed infographic to ensure readability?

Accepted Answer

8pt

Answer

8pt is the generally accepted minimum for printed body text, though 9–10pt is more comfortable for most readers.

Question 3

Which typographic term describes the spacing between individual pairs of letters?

Accepted Answer

Kerning

Answer

Kerning is the adjustment of space between specific letter pairs to improve visual balance.

Question 4

A sans-serif typeface is typically preferred in infographics over a serif typeface for which reason?

Accepted Answer

It renders more cleanly at small sizes on screens

Answer

Sans-serif fonts render more cleanly at small sizes on digital screens because they lack the decorative strokes that can blur.

Question 5

The Gestalt principle of 'closure' in infographic design refers to:

Accepted Answer

The viewer's mind completing an incomplete shape

Answer

Closure is the tendency of the human mind to perceive incomplete shapes as complete by filling in missing information.

Infographic Design Practice Test