At what level as a designer are you today?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How many years have you been designing?
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- A.
  1-3
- B.
  4-10
- C.
  11+
2.
What is your relationship with colour?
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- A.
  I love colour! The more colour the better!
- B.
  Colour has the strongest visual impact on this planet.
- C.
  Colour is the perfect design element to evoke emotions.
- D.
  People are driven mostly by colour.
- E.
  It's not about the colour but what the colour represents.
- F.
  I like to use colour to represent the occasion that I'm designing for.
3.
Are you familiar with the Elements and Principles of Design?
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- A.
  Never heard of them...What is it?
- B.
  Heard about it, but I don't really understand them.
- C.
  Aware of them, but I don't really use them yet.
- D.
  Yes! And I see their value, and don't implement them regularly.
- E.
  Of course! It's part of my design process.
4.
How do you work with the Elements & Principles of Floral Design?
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- A.
  Absolutely! It's innate in how I design.
- B.
  Yes! And I see their value, and don't implement them regularly.
- C.
  Of course! It's part of my design process.
- D.
  Aware of them, and I know I need to know more.
5.
What is your favorite flower to work with? (Photo's by Debi Shapiro)
- A.
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  Rose
- B.
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  Tulip
- C.
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  Anthurium
- D.
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  Sunflower
- E.
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  Dicentra
6.
What do you do with your flowers before you start designing?
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  I just put them in water.
- B.
  Add the preservative to the water, undo the plastic, take the leaves off, and cut the stems at an angle.
- C.
  I just set them aside until I'm ready to get to them.
7.
What role do flowers play in your design process?
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  It's all about the flowers.
- B.
  It's a medium I use as a part of the outcome.
- C.
  It's the perfect medium to communicate the desires of the client.
- D.
  I like integrate flowers with the techniques I like.
8.
Let's Dive into Nomenclature!
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- A.
  It's a necessity to know my medium.
- B.
  The Latin names help me to define the family in order to know the care and handling.
- C.
  Nomenclature, what is that?
- D.
  The more I know about botanicals, the more I get excited about it!
- E.
  It helps me decide the right techniques and mechanics to apply.
9.
Which flower do I leave out of the cooler? (Photo's by Debi Shapiro)
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  Phalaenopsis
- B.
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  Roses
- C.
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  Sunflowers
10.
How do you find out how to improve your skills?
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  I buy magazines and books to learn from.
- B.
  I go on social media to ask questions for tips and tricks.
- C.
  I ask questions of my peers about how they do it!
11.
What is the best way to bring your skills to the next level?
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- A.
  Watch videos on YouTube.
- B.
  I love to go to "How-to" Workshops.
- C.
  Take a floral design course(s).
12.
What do techniques mean to you?
- A.
  It's not about a technique, it's about what is the most suitable technique for the outcome I want to achieve.
- B.
  It helps me come up with nice designs
- C.
  It's about the combination of techniques and how they uplift my final outcome.
- D.
  I gotta have 'em! Show me the latest technique so I can play with it. The more techniques the better.
13.
What type of flower would the best for you to come up with a "vegetative-inspired" design?
- A.
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  Paeonia
- B.
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  Dalia
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  Hydrangea
- D.
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  Ranunculus
- E.
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  Clematis
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  Zinnia
14.
How do you use colour in your designs?
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  I use the colour that the client picks.
- B.
  I guide the client through the colours process. And I want to learn more.
- C.
  I combine colour with the Elements and Principles of Design to add impact.
- D.
  I see colour as an integral element of the process to fully communicate the client's message.
15.
What type of learning do you gravitate toward?
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  Getting inspiration from other designers.
- B.
  Taking workshops and being part of a community.
- C.
  Investing in floral design courses.
- D.
  Floral magazines and videos.
16.
*Poof!* ! Your fairy godmother says she's going to grant you one wish for the next step in your floral design journey. What do you choose?
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- A.
  I have all the techniques and mechanics I need to come up with creative designs.
- B.
  I've developed my signature style.
- C.
  An infinite flow of creative ideas.
17.
Question 17
- A.
  Answer A
- B.
  Answer B

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You’re the... Novice Designer.
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The world is your oyster!You're on your way to finding what you love about floral design! You design for yourself and it's more or less a fun hobby for you.You find joy in playing with flowers.Flowers interest you but you don't really know enough about them yet and crave to explore with them.Uncomplicated arranging is all you need.You choose color palettes by what you feel in the moment. The fact that designing with flowers interests you means that you can move forward into a deeper level of design.This is an amazing level to be at. You create interest; everything is new and beautiful, and the sky is the limit. And guess what?...Every designer started at this level!Want to know how how you can bring your design skills to the next level?Tomas De Bruyne, our lead instructor and founder of EMC International, has a few tips to share with you.
2.
You’re the... Everyday Designer.
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Oh hey, I see you! You take the word "designer" to another level! As an everyday designer, you are aware of what you like and don't like. You're aware of your design capabilities but most likely aren't using them to the fullest potential. Designing on demand is your jam! Bring it on! You love techniques and are always searching for the newest one to learn!The flowers you use daily, you are comfortable with doing the care and handling.Colour and using decorative elements are how your convey the special occasion for your clients. You're a visual artist, whether or not you consciously use this gift → it’s in you! Want to know how how you can bring your design skills to the next level?Tomas De Bruyne, our lead instructor and founder of EMC International, has a few tips to share with you.
3.
You’re the... Creative Designer
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Designer, you're on track to reach your best creative goals! That's because your curiosity for design and growth has gotten you to this level.You recognize and know the value of the Elements and Principles of Floral Design.You're a wizard at techniques and mechanics, and you may not be using them to their highest potential. You have a good handle on botanicals; how to use them and how to care for them. You even like to explore and even use their Latin names at times.You use colour intuitively and it works. However, you're not really sure why.You start to see how you can use emotion as one of the elements in your toolbox.Want to know how how you can bring your design skills to the next level?Tomas De Bruyne, our lead instructor and founder of EMC International, has a few tips to share with you.
4.
You’re A... Skilled Creative
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Wow! You're heading to become a Picasso! You're a designing wizard, implementing the Elements and Principles of Design.You are tuned into a deeper level of knowing your medium and able to transform them into the desired outcomes for yourself and your clients!Techniques and Mechanics are used as part of the process but not about the outcome. You know how to work with the Gestalt Principles - the outcome of your design using different elements is higher than the sum.You know how to surprise and delight your clients through the language of colour.You're able translate the emotions of your client through your designs. Want to know how how you can bring your design skills to the next level?Tomas De Bruyne, our lead instructor and founder of EMC International, has a few tips to share with you.
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You're the...Conscious Creative.
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Amazing! Mastery is your guiding strength!The language of design is part of your DNA.You are able to communicate above the client's expectations!Attention to detail and proactive attitude is your power.You manage to make your process look easier than it actually is. You have your signature style of design, that includes efficiency, communication, and time management at its highest level which puts you apart from your colleagues."It's an infinite creative universe to explore so why chase conservative options?" – Unknown Want to know how how you can bring your design skills to the next level?Tomas De Bruyne, our lead instructor and founder of EMC International, has a few tips to share with you.

At what level as a designer are you today?

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