Understanding Design Principles Quiz

Which design principle involves lining up text or objects to create visual order?

• Balance

• Alignment

• Contrast

• Emphasis

What is the main purpose of using contrast in a design?

• To create a sense of unity

• To make elements blend together

• To emphasize differences between elements

• To create a focal point

Which principle is used to create a sense of visual consistency in a design?

• Variety

• Harmony/Unity

• Movement

• Scale

What does the rule of thirds help to achieve in a composition?

• It helps to create a sense of balance

• It ensures elements are evenly distributed

• It aligns subjects along intersecting lines of a grid

• It emphasizes the texture of objects

Which principle involves the use of empty areas around the subject to enhance the design?

• Negative Space

• Proximity

• Framing

• Form

How does the principle of proximity affect the organization of elements in a design?

• It creates a sense of movement

• It groups related elements together

• It emphasizes the focal point

• It adds texture to the design

What is the effect of using repetition in a design?

• It creates a sense of chaos

• It establishes rhythm and pattern

• It highlights the focal point

• It increases the scale of elements

Which principle is concerned with the relative size of elements in a design?

• Shape

• Scale

• Form

• Texture

What does the principle of variety aim to achieve in a design?

• It creates a sense of unity

• It uses a range of elements to create visual interest

• It ensures elements are aligned

• It emphasizes the focal point

Which principle involves positioning elements to emphasize a subject?

• Framing

• Movement

• Balance

• Gestalt