Applying Graphic Design Principles

Question 1

Proximity: Items that are not related to each other
should___ be in close proximity

Answer 1

Items that are not related to each other
should not be in close proximity

Question 2

Proximity: The closeness or lack of closeness indicates

Answer 2

the relationship

Question 3

Proximity: Elements that are intellectually connected
should be _______ connected.

Answer 3

Elements that are intellectually connected
should be visually connected.

Question 4

Alignment: Things should be placed on the page arbitrarily (T/F)

Answer 4

F: Nothing should be placed on the page arbitrarily

Question 5

Alignment: Every element should have

Answer 5

some visual connection with another element on the page

Question 6

Alignment: What does visually connecting every element another element on the page do?

Answer 6

Creates a clean, sophisticated look.

Question 7

Contrast: If the elements (type, colour, size, line
thickness, shape, space, etc.) are not the
same, then make them

Answer 7

VERY DIFFERENT

Question 8

WHY ARE ALL CAPS BAD

Answer 8

ALL CAPS ARE HARD FOR PEOPLE TO
READ B/C THERE’S NO SHAPE TO THEM

Question 9

What has redundant shape coding that make them easier to read.

Answer 9

Mixed-case sentences

Question 10

Repetition: What does repetition help with

Answer 10

helps develop the organization and
strengthens the unity

Question 11

Repetition: What can you repeat

Answer 11

You can repeat color,
shape, texture, spatial relationships, linethicknesses, sizes, etc.