Which design principle is demonstrated by a sequence of color blocks across the hairstyle where the colors appear in a regular order?

• A. Contrast
• B. Repetition
• C. Progression
• D. Alternation

Answer: (C)

Think about how the eye travels along the design. When color blocks are arranged in a set sequence across the hairstyle—one color after another in a predictable order—the overall look reads as a gradual change, a progression. This creates movement and flow along the form, guiding attention from one block to the next. It’s not about making a sharp difference for emphasis (that would be contrast), nor simply repeating the same motif (repetition), nor alternating between colors in a simple on/off pattern (alternation). The orderly sequence of colors across the head is what communicates progression.