NCIDQ - Ch. 2 - Elements of Design || WELL-
ENLIGHTENED Q&A.
What are the six elements of design? correct answers 1. form
2. scale
3. color
4. texture
5. pattern
6. light
form correct answers Basic shape and configuration of an object or space.
Form gives the interior designer a powerful tool to: correct answers 1. create order
2. establish mood
3. coordinate the diverse components of a finished space
Form includes: correct answers 1. point
2. line
3. plane
4. volume
5. shape
point correct answers Position with no dimension.
line correct answers Object or form whose actual or visual length greatly exceeds any actual
width or depth it may have.
horizontal lines correct answers Perceived as restful, stable, and related to plane on the earth.
vertical lines correct answers Connote strength, equilibrium, permanence, and strong upward
movement.
diagonal lines correct answers Dynamic and often represent movement. Enliven the space.
curved lines correct answers Relate more to the natural world and human body. They are
graceful and suggest gentle movement.
Apparent length difference: correct answers A vertical line will appear longer than a horizontal
line of the same length.
plane correct answers Form with two dominant dimensions, length and width.
volume correct answers True three-dimensional aspect of design; clearly perceived as having
length, depth, and width.
ENLIGHTENED Q&A.
What are the six elements of design? correct answers 1. form
2. scale
3. color
4. texture
5. pattern
6. light
form correct answers Basic shape and configuration of an object or space.
Form gives the interior designer a powerful tool to: correct answers 1. create order
2. establish mood
3. coordinate the diverse components of a finished space
Form includes: correct answers 1. point
2. line
3. plane
4. volume
5. shape
point correct answers Position with no dimension.
line correct answers Object or form whose actual or visual length greatly exceeds any actual
width or depth it may have.
horizontal lines correct answers Perceived as restful, stable, and related to plane on the earth.
vertical lines correct answers Connote strength, equilibrium, permanence, and strong upward
movement.
diagonal lines correct answers Dynamic and often represent movement. Enliven the space.
curved lines correct answers Relate more to the natural world and human body. They are
graceful and suggest gentle movement.
Apparent length difference: correct answers A vertical line will appear longer than a horizontal
line of the same length.
plane correct answers Form with two dominant dimensions, length and width.
volume correct answers True three-dimensional aspect of design; clearly perceived as having
length, depth, and width.
