Design Principles Quiz

A design brief is unlikely to contain:

• limitations

• guidelines

• restrictions

Which of the following statements is the least correct?

• good design meets needs

• good design is the result of quality research

• good design is usually commercially successful

An example of a primary research technique is:

• analysis of census data

• textbook research

• internet research

Which of the following is not a form of communication?

• verbal

• written

• graphic

Designers working collaboratively in teams is a good idea because:

• you always get a better design

• it is a cost effective way to design

• professional designers rarely disagree

There will always be a role for designers because:

• the wants, needs, tastes and preferences of consumers are not static

• new materials and technologies create new design opportunities

• of continual change in the social, legal, political and economic climates of societies

A niche market:

• contains wealthy consumers only

• only occurs within large cities

• is where only environmentally friendly goods are commercially successful

Which is the most logical sequence of design tasks:

• identification of need, evaluation, production

• criteria to evaluate success, selection of resources, market research

• generate ideas, exploration of the need, promotion strategies

Continual evaluation is essential in any design process because:

• aesthetics is very important for all products

• it helps establish the preferences of the target market

• it leads to highly efficient production techniques