Elements of Design
This element of design refers to the path your eye follows and can be straight, curved, or wavy.
Line
This principle means that elements on both sides of a design are visually equal.
Balance
Typography is the art of arranging this design element.
Type or Text
This printing type uses a mesh screen and stencil to transfer ink onto fabric.
Screen Printing
What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?
Identifying the Problem
This element gives the illusion of depth in a 2D artwork.
Form
This principle draws attention to the most important part of a design.
Emphasis
onts with small decorative strokes at the ends of letters are called this.
Serif
This printing type is used for newspapers and brochures using metal plates.
Offset Printing
What step comes after brainstorming and choosing a solution?
Creating a Prototype
This element of design is the area between and around objects.
Space
This principle uses differences in color, size, or shape to make something stand out.
Contrast
Fonts without decorative strokes are called this.
Sans Serif
This color mode is best for print.
CMYK
What is the purpose of testing in the Engineering Design Process?
To see if the solution works and meets the goal.
The lightness or darkness of a color is called this.
Value
This principle makes sure everything in a design feels like it belongs together.
Unity
What is the main difference between script and novelty fonts?
Script fonts look handwritten or cursive; novelty fonts are artistic and don't fit other font categories.
This printing type is often used for packaging and labels with flexible plates
Flexographic Printing
What is an innovation and what is an invention?
Innovation is improving an existing design and an invention is something new.
When you combine color, line, and shape to create how something looks or feels, you’re using this element.
Texture
This principle controls how your eye moves across a design.
Movement
Why is typography important in design?
It helps communicate a mood, tone, and message visually.
Why is it important to set Photoshop files to 300 DPI for print?
To make sure the image prints sharp and clear, not pixelated.
Why is the Engineering Design Process considered a cycle, not a straight line?
Because you often go back to previous steps to improve your design.