What does RGB stand for?
AnswerRed, Green, Blue
Screens mix red, green and blue light to create colors.
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8 fact-checked facts about graphic design, typography and product design, each with the reason behind it. 4 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which color model is standard for printing?
AnswerCMYK
Printers use cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black) inks.
Going deeper
The golden ratio is approximately what number?
Answer1.618
The golden ratio, about 1.618, appears in art, design and nature.
What does kerning adjust?
AnswerSpace between specific pairs of letters
Kerning fine-tunes letter pairs like AV so they look evenly spaced.
Why do vector graphics scale without losing quality?
AnswerThey are built from mathematical paths, not pixels
Vector shapes are redrawn from math at any size.
What is the empty space around elements in a design called?
AnswerNegative space
Negative space, or white space, gives a layout room to breathe.
Expert level
Who founded the Bauhaus design school?
AnswerWalter Gropius
Gropius founded the Bauhaus in Weimar in 1919.
Which industrial designer is known for the principle 'less, but better'?
AnswerDieter Rams
Rams, known for his work at Braun, summed up his approach in 'Weniger, aber besser'.
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