What is your design "personality"?

This free quiz is a lighthearted way to discover how you relate to design.

Instructions

There are eight multiple-choice questions.
Choose only one answer that best reflects your thoughts and feelings.
Depending on your answers, one of four personalities is revealed at the end of the quiz.
There is no limit to how many times you can take the quiz; you might be a mixture of multiple personalities, so check them all out!

Enjoy!

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Q1: When you see a beautifully designed website, you might say:

Choose the answer that best reflects your thoughts and feelings.

a) I don't know what a good design looks like—I wouldn’t say anything!

b) I would wonder how people come up with these designs. It would make me think of my lack of design skills.

c) I would want to investigate how it was created.

d) Great design always grabs attention!

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Q2: When giving feedback on a design, you typically:

Choose the answer that best reflects your thoughts and feelings.

a) I would hate to give design feedback! I wouldn't know where to start.

b) I would worry about giving design feedback in case I said the wrong thing.

c) Design is pretty subjective- I would just give my personal opinion.

d) Giving feedback is so important, it can make or break the success of a project.

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Q3: You're in a work meeting to discuss a design project with a professional designer. You:

Choose the answer that best reflects your thoughts and feelings.

a) I don't understand much about design so I would not get involved.

b) I ask a lot of design related questions to make sure I understand.

c) I listen. I only comment if I am 100% sure of something.

d) I actively participate and share my insights - it's important to be present.

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Q4: How comfortable are you using design tools?

Choose the answer that best reflects your thoughts and feelings.

a) I find Canva overwhelming, and a lot of new software stresses me out.

b) I use software like Canva a lot, and other basic ones, but not really design software.

c) I look for simple software that can save me time. I am always trying new ones.

d) I enjoy trying new software and I am always trying to improve results.

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Q5: Do you think about design in your daily life?

Choose a design statement that resonates with you the most.

a) I never think about design, unless I have to deal with some sort of media content.

b) Sometimes. I think about design mainly when I have work projects.

c) A fair amount—especially when I am creating digital content.

d) Frequently. Design seems to come up in my work a lot.

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Q6: When you hear terms such as 'UX or UI design' or 'user flow,' how do you feel?

Choose a statement that you resonate with the most.

a) I feel lost! I have no idea what those terms stand for!

b) I've heard of some them, but don't understand them.

c) I would just Google them if In wanted to know, otherwise I would ignore them.

d) Yes, these are very important terms that can impact anyone in the workplace.

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Q7: How could more understanding of design and digital concepts be of benefit to you?

Which one of the following statements resonates most with you?

a) Where do I even start with design? Help.

b) I want to build more confidence designing and managing my projects.

c) I want to stay on top of design skills and constant technological changes.

d) I want to improve design processes in our team work projects.

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Design is a commonly used word. Could you explain it simply to someone?

Which one of the following statements resonates most with you?

a) I have never thought about it. I don't know!

b) I suppose I could. I would have to think about it.

c) I can't see why I would have to— they could just look it up!

d) Yes. It's not a straightforward definition, though!

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I hope you enjoyed this lighthearted look at design personalities. Click the Submit button to read about your design personality — will it resonate with you?
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