Texture refers to what in design?

• A. The surface look or feel of something
• B. The color palette
• C. The structural integrity
• D. The scale of objects

Answer: (A)

Texture in design is about the surface look and feel of a material—the tactile quality you sense when you touch it and the visual impression it gives. It conveys how a surface might behave or be perceived, such as rough versus smooth, or grainy versus glossy, which can influence the perceived warmth, durability, and richness of a design. This goes beyond color choices or the overall shape. The color palette focuses on color relationships and mood, structural integrity is about strength and stability, and scale concerns the size relationships of elements. So texture is specifically the surface quality you both see and feel.