Space and Shape Elements Review

Question 1

What is the single most overlooked element in graphic design?

Answer 1

Space

Question 2

What is the most important step to using space?

Answer 2

First seeing it

Question 3

What is white space?

Answer 3

Emptiness or unbroken area (negative space)

Question 4

What are elements always viewed in relation to?

Answer 4

Their surroundings

Question 5

When is space created?

Answer 5

When elements are placed

Question 6

What are the two things you should NEVER do when thinking about white space?

Answer 6

1) Think of it as what is left over

2) Think of it as empty or unused

Question 7

What considerations should you have when analyzing your design for space?

Answer 7

1) Is all of your space addressed (intelligently)?
2) Do you have balance?
3) Does the space help create the proper hierarchy?
4) Does the space fit the topic?

Question 8

What is shape?

Answer 8

An area defined by a perimeter

Question 9

What type of perimeters can define shape?

Answer 9

1) Line
2) Value changes
3) Color changes

Question 10

What must you see as SHAPE?

Answer 10

Each element, including SPACE

Question 11

What considerations should you have when analyzing your design for shape?

Answer 11

1) What kind of shape best fits the audience or theme?
2) What shape is your space?
3) What shape is your text?
4) Do your shapes help lead the viewer through the layout?
5) Do the shapes distract from the message?