Elements of Design

The function of a design refers to its convenience, usefulness, and _________.

• structure

• organization

• materials

• beauty

Which of the following is NOT an element of design?

• Color

• Function

• Line

• Texture

Relaxation and calmness are communicated through _______ lines.

• curved

• diagonal

• horizontal

• vertical

Strength and formality are communicated through __________ lines.

• curved

• diagonal

• horizontal

• vertical

Freedom and openness are communicated through ___________ lines.

• curved

• diagonal

• horizontal

• vertical

A general rule is to place chairs within ____ feet of each other.

• 2 to 3

• 5 to 6

• 10 to 12

• 15 to 20

To visually open and expand a space, _______________

• cluster the furniture

• add partitions

• use mirrors

• use area rugs

The amount of pattern or objects in a space is its _______c

• form

• mass

• shape

• texture

Slip-resistance flooring is an example of the use of ________.

• low-mass design

• high-mass design

• tactile texture

• visual texture

A word used to describe the roughness or smoothness of a texture is _____.

• nubby

• rigid

• flexible

• limp