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DESIGN TEST

Measure how you think through design.

Design IQ

General design intelligence assessment.

Foundation
3 Questions 15m
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Visual Reasoning

Tests observation, visual relationships, patterns, proportion, hierarchy, and recognition.

Foundation
3 Questions 15m
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Spatial Intelligence

Tests the ability to understand space, volume, orientation, movement, and three-dimensional relationships.

Developing
3 Questions 20m
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Design Logic

Tests decision-making and reasoning under constraints.

Developing
2 Questions 15m
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Form & Composition

Tests understanding of balance, hierarchy, rhythm, proportion, scale, mass, void, and composition.

Developing
3 Questions 15m
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Architectural Language

Tests recognition and interpretation of architectural concepts and design vocabulary.

Advanced
3 Questions 15m
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Concept Development

Tests the ability to transform an idea into a coherent design direction.

Advanced
1 Questions 20m
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Design Judgment

Tests the ability to evaluate design decisions and identify stronger/weaker solutions.

Professional
1 Questions 15m
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Rapid Design

Tests design thinking under severe time constraints.

Professional
1 Questions 5m
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Abstract Translation

Tests conceptual thinking by translating abstract words into architectural conditions.

Elite
1 Questions 15m
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Constraint Challenge

Tests the ability to respond to multiple competing site and program requirements.

Professional
2 Questions 20m
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Full Design IQ

A comprehensive assessment combining multiple categories.

Advanced
0 Questions 90m
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Final Call

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