# Answer Key — Day-01: What Is Graphic Design?

**Module:** M02 — Design Fundamentals
**Instructor:** Ali Akbar Shah

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**A1.** B — Using images, colors, shapes, and text to send a clear message
to a specific audience.
*Explanation: Graphic design is communication with a purpose — message,
audience, and visuals all together — not just decoration.*

**A2.** C — Packaging design.
*Explanation: Boxes, packets, labels, and bags are the domain of packaging
design.*

**A3.** B — Brief → Research → Design → Feedback → Delivery.
*Explanation: Professionals always understand the job (brief) and look at
examples (research) before designing.*

**A4.** B — Graphic design solves a client's communication problem; fine
art expresses the artist's personal vision.
*Explanation: Design has a client, an audience, and a message; art follows
the artist's own expression.*

**A5.** Any three sensible client questions, for example: Who is your
target customer? What message or offer should the flyer communicate? What
contact details and size/format do you need, and what is the deadline?
*Explanation: A professional designer gathers the brief — audience,
message, details, format, deadline — before starting.*