Previously, you learned fundamental design principles: visual hierarchy, typography, white space, and strategic color use. Now let's practice applying these principles.
Remember: good design makes your content shine without drawing attention to itself.
Engagement Message
Which design principle do you find most challenging to apply consistently?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these design choices based on whether they create professional appearance or amateur appearance:
Labels
- First Box Label: Professional
- Second Box Label: Amateur
First Box Items
- Consistent fonts
- Generous spacing
- Clear hierarchy
- One accent color
Second Box Items
- Multiple fonts
- Cramped layout
- Decorative borders
- Many colors
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
What's the most effective way to create visual hierarchy in your portfolio?
A. Use different colors for every section
B. Make all text the same size for consistency
C. Use consistent heading sizes with larger fonts for more important content
D. Add decorative elements to highlight key sections
Suggested Answers
- A
- B
- C - Correct
- D
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Swipe each typography choice to categorize whether it's professional or unprofessional for portfolios:
