Design Principles

Using white text on a black background is considered _________

• repetition/consistency

• proximity/unity

• contrast

• balance

The absence of text and graphics is considered ______________

• white space

• contrast

• proximity/unity

• balance

The placing of elements in a design is a conscious decision and is part of the alignment process

• true

• false

Which element helps to tie separate parts of a document together and create a unified look. This can be done through using similar fonts throughout the document.

• contrast

• proximity/unity

• repetition

• alignment

A designer should never use white space because it makes the design appear boring and cluttered

• True

• False

Which of the following is not one of the primary design principle?

• clutter

• balance

• proximity/unity

• alignment

Blank space is used to break up the text boxes between each section. This is an example of which design principle?

• repetition/consistency

• white space

• balance

• alignment

The headings for each section are keyed in Georgia 14 pt font and the body is keyed in Gill Sans MT 12 pt font. This is an example of a repeated font. This is an example of which design principle?

• proximity/unity

• balance

• repetition/consistency

• contrast

The graphics are placed close to the related text. This is an example of which design principle?

• proximity/unity

• alignment

• balance

• repetition/consistency

The small graphics do not distract from the text. Graphics don't overpower the text; equilibrium. This is an example of which design principle?

• contrast

• balance

• white space

• alignment