Core Design Principles Flashcards
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Scale and proportion in design refer to:
Answer: The relative size of elements to one another and the whole
Scale and proportion concern how element sizes relate to each other and the overall layout.
A designer pairs a large image with small captions to establish:
Answer: A clear hierarchy through scale
Large versus small sizing signals which content is primary, creating hierarchy.
Rhythm in a layout is created primarily by:
Answer: Repeating elements at regular intervals
Repeating visual elements at intervals creates a sense of rhythm and movement.
Which approach best preserves readability for long passages of body text?
Answer: Appropriate line length, leading, and contrast
Comfortable line length, leading, and strong contrast keep long text readable.
Figure-ground relationship in design concerns:
Answer: Distinguishing a subject from its background
Figure-ground is how clearly the main subject separates from its background.
Why is consistent use of a typographic scale (defined heading and body sizes) valuable?
Answer: It enforces hierarchy and visual consistency
A defined type scale keeps headings and body text consistent and clearly ranked.
When everything in a layout is emphasized equally, the most likely result is:
Answer: No clear focal point and weakened communication
Emphasizing everything cancels emphasis, leaving no element standing out.