Elements of Design
SkillsUSA Framework
Color Theory
Design Concepts
Logo Trivia
100

This is a shape that connects two points

Line

100

This element refers to doing the right thing even when no one is looking

Integrity

100

These colors are the basis for all the other colors on the wheel

Primary colors (red, yellow, blue)

100

The use of images, text, color and other creative elements to visually solve a problem or create visual messages

Graphic Desgin

100

This logo has a hidden arrow inside

FedEx

200

This element is represented by wavelengths of light as which form a spectrum

Color

200

Specialized technical knowledge, tools, and hands-on abilities required to perform the core tasks of a particular profession

Job-Specific Skills

200

Colors across from each other on the color wheel

Complementary Colors

200

These colors working together are sometimes referred to as "hungry colors," and are seen in the branding of several restaurants.

Red and Yellow

200

Caroline Davidson, a graphic design student at Portland State University, was initially only paid $35 when she designed the Swoosh logo for this company in in 1971.

Nike

300

This is a figure that is formed when lines connect and close together at the ends.

Shape

300

the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior expected from a person trained to do a job well

Professionalism

300

A set of colors that form a square on the color wheel

Tetradic Color Scheme

300

A basic model of something that is used to test out a possible solution

Prototype

300

This logo, made up of shapes and implied lines, represents obstacles that athletes may overcome in order to reach victory.

Adidas

400

This element visually represents how something may feel 

Texture

400

When you are working with or interacting people, it is important to have this technical skill grounded in academics.

Service-Orientation

400

A set of colors that form three points on the color wheel

Triadic Color Scheme

400

A smaller representation of a bigger picture or idea, used frequently in websites, videos and page layouts. May be a square or rectangle

Thumbnails

400

This logo is made up of 4 interlocking rings, which represent the joining of 4 German automobile manufacturers.

Audi

500

Combining shapes to create a multi-dimensional object

Form

500

You may participate in these classes or workshops in order to get better in your chosen field

Professional Development

500

Three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel 

Analogous Color Scheme

500

The art of arranging text in a legible and visually pleasing fashion.

Typography

500
This logo is defined by a classic script typeface, typically depicted in its signature red color.

Coca-Cola