Interior Design Technology & Digital Applications 3

Question 1

Which technology allows a client to virtually walk through a completed interior design before construction begins?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Reality (VR)

Answer

VR headsets render immersive 3D environments so clients can experience spatial relationships and finishes at full scale before anything is built.

Question 2

What does DPI stand for, and why does it matter when preparing images for printed presentations?

Accepted Answer

Dots per inch; higher DPI produces sharper, higher-quality prints

Answer

DPI measures print resolution; images intended for professional printing typically require at least 300 DPI to appear crisp and detailed.

Question 3

Which cloud-based platform is specifically designed for real-time collaborative interior design and space planning?

Accepted Answer

Planner 5D

Answer

Planner 5D is a cloud-based tool that lets multiple users collaborate on 2D floor plans and 3D room visualizations in real time.

Question 4

In Adobe Photoshop, what is the function of a 'clipping mask' when used on a material texture layer?

Accepted Answer

It confines the texture to the shape of the layer directly below it

Answer

A clipping mask restricts a layer's visibility to the opaque area of the layer beneath it, enabling precise texture placement on surfaces.

Question 5

What is augmented reality (AR) used for in the interior design sales process?

Accepted Answer

Overlaying virtual furniture onto a live camera view of a real room

Answer

AR apps like IKEA Place let clients point their phone camera at a room and see how virtual furniture will look in the actual space.

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