Overview Graphic Design

What is a sculpture?

A 3D type of artwork

What is a portrait?

A representation of a person

What are the two broad categories of painting styles?

Abstract and realistic

under which category does the artwork fall? (Waves in different colors)

Abstract painting

What is the main purpose of a garden of flowers in your front yard?

Aesthetics

Which of the following would be considered demographics?

Age Educational ackground Gender

What type of copyright license is most appropriate if you write a novel and would like to post it online for anyone to read, but not copy, distribute, or use in any other way for any purpose?

All rights reserved

What is a composition that is designed so that every element in the composition represents a single idea or theme?

Allegory

What two things should you do before starting the design process?

Analyze the audience and identify the problem.

What responds to both visual appeal and functional needs?

Applied art

Which responds to both visual appeal and functional needs?

Applied art

Which of the following are examples of applied art? Architecture Drawing Industrial design Sculpting

Architecture Industrial design

Define art

Art is very creative and free flowing. When art is being creative they may be focusing on sharing a message but the point of it is not to fix a problem but to either reperesent a problem through a drawing or sketch. Or there isn't a problem in the first place. Art has normally a lot of design with in it sharing multiple different colors and techniques, which can sometimes cause a cognitive overload.

How can attitude affect a designer's ability to be creative?

Being closed-minded to new and different ideas will block creativity

Tara is designing a website for Dr. Morton, the president of Forman College. Before she gets started, she creates a list of everything she knows about Forman College and about Dr. Morton. What creative strategy is Tara using?

Brainstorming

Which of the following are creative strategies for solving a design problem?

Brainstorming Free association

In creative design, what is the main difference between brainstorming and free association?

Brainstorming is a more organized approach to creative design than is free association

In which stage of the design process does the designer conduct a beta test?

Build the prototype

in which stage of the deisgn process does the designer conduct an alpha test?

Build the prototype

Which of the following are examples of substrates?

Cardboard or canvases

Where was calligraphy first introduced

China

What problem do many designers have to deal with?

Cognitive overload and limitations on design tools.

In which stage of the design process does the deisgn team provide information to consumers about the avaliability of the new product?

Communicate the solution

What are two main capabilities involved in visual literacy?

Communicate through the use of visual elements. Interpret meaning from visual elements.

What is the main purpose of a handwritten reminder from your teacher?

Communication

What is the main purpose of an email message from your boss informing you of a meeting?

Communication

What is the main difference between communication and functionality in design?

Communication refers to the design's ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.

Susan is practicing her creativity by finding relationships among seemingly unrelated topics. What creative strategy is Susan using?

Connecting ideas

The acronym AUDIENCE serves to remind you of what to consider when analyzing an audience. In the acronym what does the C stand for?

Context

A pocket map was designed to fold into a handy 3 x 3 inch square. The map is convenient, but because of its size, it is too small to read. Which part of the deisgn process did the designer fail to address adequately?

Creating logical solutions

Why is it important for a designer to develop creative strategies?

Creative strategies can help enhance creativity during the design process

What term used to be defined as "using a blade to cut a physical photograph so that only a segment remains"?

Crop

What term used to be defined as "removing a paragraph or other segment of text from a manuscript with a bald and gluing it into a different part of the manuscript

Cut and paste

The acronym AUDIENCE serves to remind you of what to consider when analyzing an audience. In the acronym, what does the D stand for?

Demographics

In which stage of the design process does the designer brainstorm ideas

Design a solution

Define design

Design fixes a problem that occurs through being simplistic, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. When creating a design it is planned and organized and put together to demonstrate a message to the viewers or uses. In some cases as I referenced before it is easy to use though in the same process still looks interesting enough to continue to use and pay attention to.

Which technological improvement has reduced graphic designers' exposure to hazardous chemical developers?

Digital camera

Which of the following is good advice to follow during the deisgn process?

Don't be too practical too early

What is the best thing to do with electronic equipment you no longer want?

Donate to charity

A water bottle is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in the grip of your hand. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit into most bicycle bottle holders and is a little too big to carry when walking or running. Which part of the audience analysis did th edeisnger fial to address?

Enviorment

Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of using newer technology instead of traditional graphic design tools?

Expense of the specialized programs used ot complete the process

Jesse creates a self-portrait using painted canvas. under which the following categories does Jesse's art fall?

Fine art

What is artwork that has little or no practical function

Fine art

Beginning with a single topic and writing down everything that comes into your mind is what type of creative strategy?

Free association

Psychologist Sigmund Freud devised this strategy to explore the repressed memories of his patients. It was called what?

Free association

What is the main purpose of the design of a couch?

Functionality

What is the main purpose of the design of a water hose?

Functionality

When a designer is concerned most about whether the product he is creating will do what it is supposed to do what is the designer trying to build into the product?

Functionality

Greg can't seem to concentrate on his studies. His roommate is watching TV in the other room. The radio plays inGreg's bedroom, and the phone is ringing off the hook. Why do you think Greg is having trouble concentrating?

Greg is experiencing a cognitive overload

How does graphic design skills help advocate a specific cause?

Having graphic design skills allows or to create a functional website, poser board, or sign that could further advocate a cause. You have the tools to problem solve, and create an aesthetically pleasing, and clean advertisement that can inspire, convince, or help a cause.

What is function?

How something works

Which of the following should you do during the practical stage of the deign process?

Identify the + aspects of the design Identify the - aspects of the design

In which stage of the design process does the designer ask himself about the purpose of the deisgn?

Identify the need or problem.

Define decoration

Is extra designs placed in on space. For example it would be adding color, or line qualities, shadows, textures.

Define visiual literacy

Is the ability to transform an image to tell a story. Or take a product and identify the problem and create a design that has fixed the problem but is still appealing to the eye.

Which of the following accurately describes a piece of work that contains a Creative Commons: No derivative works license?

It can be copied, distributed, and displayed as long as no other version of the work is created.

Which of the following accurately describes a piece of work that contains a creative common: share alike license?

It has been made available for any use in a any piece of work that is also put in the public domain.

What accurately describes a piece of work that contains a Creative Commons: share alike license

It has been made available for any use in any piece of work that is also put in the public domain.

Which of the following accurately describes a piece of work that is in the public domain? It can be copied, distributed, and displayed as long as the author is credited It can be used for any non commercial use without attribution or cost. It has been made available for any use in any piece of work that is also put in the public domain It has been made available to the general public for any use at no charge

It has been made available to the general public for any use at no charge

What is aesthetics?

It is pleasing to look at.

Identify the problem in the following scenario

J. lol lies visual identity doesn't represent the successful company the small boutique has grown into.

Which one of the following terms is defined as the material and surfaces upon which an artist works?

Media

What can be considered an artist's media?

Methods by which art is created (e.g., dance, photography) Substrates onto which art is created (e.g., canvas, paper) Materials with which to create art (e.g., paint, clay)

What about your audience must you understand before beginning to create an effective design?

Needs Expectations Wants

Which of the following is one of the ways in which graphic design has become safer through technology?

New technologies limit graphic designers' exposure to toxic fumes and sharp objects.

Which of the following is an example of fine art?

Painting

Jackie is designing a new marketing material for a weight loss program offered by the local gym. Sh has identified the key players involved in the program and is analyzing their positions, needs, and attitudes in regard to the weight loss program. What creative strategy is Jackie using?

Perspectives

When a designer considers all of the different people involved in an effort to solve a design problem, what creative strategy is the designer following?

Perspectives

What words best describes the process of design?

Planning

What is a way to reduce cognitive overload?

Present information in a simple and straightforward way. Use a minimal amount of unnecessary decoration.

What types of copyright license is most appropriate if you record a video and would like to share it with anyone for any purpose?

Public domain

Which term describes a process in which different stages are repeated when necessary?

Recursive

Why is it important to properly recycle electronic equipment?

Recycling electronic equipment conserves natural resources. Recycling electronic equipment helps protect the environment. Recycling electronic equipment saves money and energy.

If you come to a stumbling block and can't think of any more ideas, what could you do?

Rephrase your problem question. Looking at the problem from a different perspective can inspire new ideas. Take a break and come back later with a fresh mind. A clear mind will give you a new perspective.

In which stage of the design process does the designer ask him or herself what the audience already knows about the problem?

Research the problem

Scott is designing a new logo for Greeks for rent, a computer support business. Scott decides to create a web of ideas, all of which have nothing to do with computers. As a matter of fact, many of the ideas in his web are the exact opposite of what Greeks for rent is all about. What creative strategy is Scott using?

Reverse brainstorming

Tinnier is giving a professional presentation to her coworkers at the office to inform them of her progress on a particular project. What design in appropriate?

Simple and straightforward, with a focus on information presentation

How does design and problem solving relate?

Solving problems goes hand in hand with design. The world around us is made of art and design, whether it is the shoes we are wearing or the computer we are typing on. Though to have been able to wear shoes that could stay on our feet or use a computer that will actually work there has to have been experiments and problems that needed to be straightened out. To fix a problem is where design comes in. Creating a design means observing the issue then creating an object or solution that could fix the problem. After coming up with several ideas then the designer must think through functionality, how the solution communicates a message, and the aesthetics of the solution. So, as you see Design is the solution to a problem.

What type of copyright license is most appropriate if you create a graphic and would like to share it with anyone for any purpose as long as you receive credit?

Some Rights Reserved; Attribution

Which of the following copyright licenses is most appropriate if you create a video that you want took available to a nay one for any use unless they're going to use it to make money?

Some rights Reserved: Noncommercial

Under which of the following categories does the artwork fall?

Still life

What is a piece of artwork that depicts inanimate objects?

Still life

There are two sculptures of George Washington. One sculpture makes use of sharp edges and abstract shapes, while the other captures a more realistic view. What about these two sculptures?

Technique

What term refers to the sharing and application of technology from one field to another?

Technology transfer

Identify the main problem in the seneario

The MP3 player doesn't function according to the user's expectations.

Mia's clock radio communicates the time, plays the radio, and sounds the alarm at a set time, but Mia has trouble seeing the numbers on the clock at night because they are not backlit. How well does the design meet the purpose of which it was designed?

The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.

What does it mean for a design got be content driven?

The design focuses on functionality over visual appeal

What is communication?

The design gives a message across

What type of problem might occur while a designer is assessing an audience's demographics?

The designer might jump to conclusions and apply stereotypes to the audience.

The acronym AUDIENCE serves to remind you of what to consider when analyzing an audience. The U stands for understanding. How does this play in the audience analysis?

The designer needs to consider how much he audience already knows about the conten around which the design is centered.

What effect might strict limitations on design tools have on the design process?

The designer will be forced to think outside the box, enhancing creativity.

What is the major problem or problems in the scenario?

The review sheet doesn't provide visual cues to help students find particular information. The review sheet provides too much information at once, causing a cognitive overload.

What are three main purposes of design?

The three main purposes of design is function, communication, and aesthetics.

An artist's website is creatively designed and has a gallery to show examples of her work. You can also find a short biography of the artist on the site. White there is a list of prices for each piece of her artwork, there is no way to actually purchase her work. How well does the design meet the purpose for which the designed?

The website is aesthetically pleasing and communicative but not very functional

What is the main reason it is important to prioritize your focus on particular design purposed?

To ensure the design addresses its intended purpose adequately

What is the main purpose of decoration?

To provide visual appeal

What is cognitive overload?

Too much input for the brain to process at once

In which stage of the design process does the designer analyze problems in the design and try to fix them?

Troubleshoot and redesign

A design includes too much essential information that the audience already knows. What area of the audience analysis did the designer fail to address

Understanding

Why is it so important to prioritize your focus when designing for multiple purposes?

When creating a design the three most important pieces is understanding the functionality, communication, and the aesthetics of the design. Though focusing on all three of these pieces would be overwhelming for the designer and for the viewer creating a cognitive overload with too many things on the page. As the designer identifying the most important aspect of the design will allow for simplicity and the other two will fall into place naturally.