Have you ever said "I just don't know how to describe the designs I want in my head"? If so, this is the quiz for you!
The Design Decoder Quiz will not only give you a brand asset profile, but will also teach you design vocab so that you can communicate with your designer more easily! No more "I can see it but not describe it" – after this quiz, you'll basically speak designer!
When thinking about your brand, it's helpful to begin thinking in concrete terms so you can plug those terms into Pinterest to get your brand personality.
Now we're not talking about amount, we're talking color profiles. You'll notice I'm using words like accent, neutral, vibrant, cozy, etc.
A mockup is when you place a design in a real-world scenario. If you "mocked up" your business card, what style would you choose?
If you HAVE To choose a font combo with a script font, which would you choose?
Text needs contrast to be easily readable! A great way of adding contrast is to add a text border or change the image opacity. What looks best to you?
Gradients are a great way to add depth and movement to a section or brand. They come in all types of colors and flavors - so what strikes your fancy the most?
Maybe it's for a blog post or a section about your services - which stock photo do you choose?
Which one of these sets of flowers speaks to you the most?
Icons are amazing for lists or to illustrate statements. They can help "show" and not "tell" certain concepts.
Textures, like gradients, are a great way to add a little spice to your brand. Whether it adds movement, depth, or a tactile feel, they're great brand elements.
Oh man, the headshot! What to wear? How to pose? I find that these four styles show up most often in headshots. Mine is the one with flowers!
Why? Well, we need a pattern of course, and a grid is a great way to see the differences between the feel and vibe of patterns!
That's it! You've done it: you've cracked the code of your design profile. You've connected design vocab with visuals, and have a better understanding of design elements.
