Deck 17: Design Styles

Question 1

Your next cell phone will have been designed by ____ designers who will have given it form and contributed to the function,while an electrical engineer would have developed the improved circuit to enhance voice clarity and reception.

A) industrial
B) electrical
C) architectural
D) product

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Architects design only commercial structures.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

All designers must either do architectural or industrial design.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

____________________ is formed when certain types of rock are heated to high temperatures.

Question 5

The combined desk telephone and the Hoover Model 150 upright vacuum cleaner were both designed by ____.

A) Henry Dreyfuss
B) Raymond Loewy
C) William Morris
D) Walter Gropius

Question 6

The Arts and Crafts style was named for an art movement of the late ____________________ century.

Question 7

____ operate by a mechanism holding the sash on the top and bottom.

A) Palladian windows
B) Architectural designs
C) Casement windows
D) Awning windows

Question 8

Major architectural styles are typically named for ____ periods,influential people,or art movements.

A) classical
B) Colonial
C) architectural
D) historical

Question 9

The work of Michael Graves and Jonathan Ive represent important classical design that is influencing contemporary architecture and product design.

Question 10

Which architectural style incorporates a mix of design elements from various recognized styles?

A) classic
B) neo
C) revival
D) eclectic

Question 11

Proportion is the relationship in size of one thing to another and is very important in design.

Question 12

Structures built by individuals or local craftspeople to provide basic shelter with indigenous materials are called "folk houses." In contrast,"____" are associated with a desire to make a fashion statement and reflect a high standard of living.

A) Colonial styles
B) classical architectural styles
C) Egyptian styles
D) neo architectural styles

Question 13

The most common style of roof is a(n)____.

A) gable
B) portico
C) elevation
D) pitch

Question 14

The ____,who possessed superior engineering knowledge,built large amphitheaters,roads,bridges,and water systems.

A) Egyptians
B) Japanese
C) Romans
D) Greeks

Question 15

Windows and doors are rated for energy efficiency using a(n)____________________,which measures thermal transmission or heat loss of the window.

Question 16

Raymond Loewy's designs reflected which of his famous design principle?

Question 17

Fallingwater is considered one of ____ architectural masterpieces of the 20th century.

A) Kaufmann's
B) Palladio's
C) Wright's
D) Graves'

Question 18

Identifying features of the ____ style include flat roofs,unornamented wall surfaces,and metal windows set flush with stucco or glass walls.

A) International
B) Art Deco
C) Craftsman
D) Prairie

Question 19

The Industrial Designers Society of America states that industrial design is the professional service of creating and developing concepts and specifications that optimize the function,value,and appearance of products and systems for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer.

Question 20

Parthenon in Athens,Greece,represents ____________________ architecture.