Design Principles & Elements

Question 1

Define the design element Form

Answer 1

The basic shape and configuration of an object or space

*gives desginer a powerful tool to establish order and mood

Question 2

Define the design element Scale

Answer 2

Relative size of something as related to another element of known size

Question 3

Define the design element color

Answer 3

Physical property of visible light that is one part of the larger electomagnetic spectrum, which includes other ratiation like x-rays and infrared light

(Brester color wheel)

Question 4

Define the design element Texture

Answer 4

Texture is the surface quality of a material

Question 5

Define the design element pattern

Answer 5

Pattern is the repetition of a decorative motif on a surface

Question 6

Define the design element light

Answer 6

Light is the means by which all the other aspects of the enviornment are seen, and it strongly affects now space and objects are perceived

Question 7

Which well-know proportioning system uses the human body as a starting point?

Answer 7

Modular System

Question 8

What is functionalism

Answer 8

Functionalism places emphasis on providing simple, rational, solutions to design problems without extraneous decoration

Best represtented by the modernusm of the early 20th century

Question 9

What is Gestalt Psychology

Answer 9

The human mind will simplify the enviornment in order to understand it

Movement founded in 1912 Germany by Max Wertheimer

Question 10

Which principle of design would you use if their goal was for the user to visually move around the entire room/space?

Answer 10

Rhythm

Assists the eye in moving easily about a design/room

can be achieved through use of repetiotion, tranistion, and gradation of progression

Question 11

Table in a restaurant are all arranged from lighter to darker colors. This illistrates the design principle of what?

Answer 11

Gradation

it’s an important type of rhythm were size, color, or value of design elements are gradually modified as elements repeat

Question 12

Define design principle contrast and variety

Answer 12

To give focus and attention to certain design elements or spaces

Question 13

Define the design principle Rhythm

Answer 13

Rhythm is the repetition of elements in a regular pattern

Gradation is an important type of rhythm

Question 14

Define the design principle of harmony and unity

Answer 14

Harmony in a composition is the agreement of the parts to each other and to the whole

Question 15

Define the design principle Balance

Answer 15

Balance is the arrangement of elements in a composition to achieve visual equilibrium

• Symmetrical balance
  -Asymmetrical Balance
  -Radial Balance

Question 16

Define the design Principle Proportion

Answer 16

proportion is the relationship between one part of an object or composition and another part and to the whole or between one element and another

Question 17

Name the design principles

Answer 17

-Proportion
-Balance
-Harmony and Unity
-Rhytm
-Contrast and Variety

Question 18

Define the design principle contrast

Answer 18

The juxtaposition of dissimilar elements.

The way we perceive deifference between things

Variety works through Contrast