Struggling to spark lively debates or keep your design community active? Fact or Fiction posts are the secret weapon to ignite curiosity and creative conversation. Use these templates to challenge, educate, and entertain your members with design myths and truths.
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Fact or Fiction content taps into people’s natural curiosity and love of discovery. By presenting members with a statement that could be true or false, you invite them to participate and share opinions, making engagement feel like a fun game rather than a chore. This interactive approach encourages both casual and dedicated members to weigh in, boosting overall participation.
In the design industry, where trends and myths abound, Fact or Fiction posts help dispel misconceptions and spread accurate knowledge. These discussions foster learning, create memorable moments, and foster a sense of community ownership as members debate and reveal the facts together.
Fact or Fiction: Helvetica was the first sans-serif font ever created?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Helvetica was the first sans-serif font ever created? What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The color blue is the most popular logo color worldwide.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The color blue is the most popular logo color worldwide. Cast your vote below."
Fact or Fiction: The Golden Ratio guarantees better design.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The Golden Ratio guarantees better design. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: You should always use more than three fonts in a project.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always use more than three fonts in a project. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Red and green is a risky color combination for accessibility.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Red and green is a risky color combination for accessibility. Share your thoughts!"
Fact or Fiction: Photoshop was released before Illustrator.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Photoshop was released before Illustrator. What do you remember?"
Fact or Fiction: CMYK is used for digital displays.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: CMYK is used for digital displays."
Fact or Fiction: Design thinking originated in the 21st century.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Design thinking originated in the 21st century."
Fact or Fiction: Good design always means minimalism.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Good design always means minimalism. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: The Pantone Color of the Year has been announced since 2000.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The Pantone Color of the Year has been announced since 2000. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Responsive design only matters for websites.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Responsive design only matters for websites. Share your answer below."
Fact or Fiction: Apple’s original logo was rainbow colored.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Apple’s original logo was rainbow colored. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Using stock images always reduces brand trust.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using stock images always reduces brand trust. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Black text on a white background is always best for readability.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Black text on a white background is always best for readability."
Fact or Fiction: Vector images can be scaled without losing quality.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Vector images can be scaled without losing quality."
Fact or Fiction: The Bauhaus movement started in Italy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The Bauhaus movement started in Italy."
Fact or Fiction: Serif fonts are always more readable on screens.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Serif fonts are always more readable on screens. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: UX and UI design mean the same thing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: UX and UI design mean the same thing. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: The color purple was once more expensive than gold.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The color purple was once more expensive than gold. What is your guess?"
Fact or Fiction: All logos need to include the company name.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All logos need to include the company name. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: The first widely used computer mouse was designed by Apple.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The first widely used computer mouse was designed by Apple."
Fact or Fiction: Flat design started with mobile app trends.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Flat design started with mobile app trends."
Fact or Fiction: White space is wasted space in design.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: White space is wasted space in design. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue."
Fact or Fiction: You should always follow the latest design trend.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always follow the latest design trend. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: A pixel is the smallest unit on a printed page.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: A pixel is the smallest unit on a printed page."
Fact or Fiction: The Adobe logo was designed by a woman.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The Adobe logo was designed by a woman. What do you say?"
Fact or Fiction: Negative space can help create hidden images in logos.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Negative space can help create hidden images in logos. Share your thoughts."
Fact or Fiction: The rule of thirds only applies to photography.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The rule of thirds only applies to photography."
Fact or Fiction: Monospaced fonts are usually harder to read in body text.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Monospaced fonts are usually harder to read in body text."
Fact or Fiction: The Nike Swoosh cost less than 50 dollars to design.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The Nike Swoosh cost less than 50 dollars to design. Guess below."
Fact or Fiction: Grids are only for magazine layouts.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Grids are only for magazine layouts."
Fact or Fiction: You cannot trademark a color.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You cannot trademark a color. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: All professional designers use Macs.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All professional designers use Macs. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: The pen tool was first introduced in Photoshop.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The pen tool was first introduced in Photoshop."
Fact or Fiction: Color psychology is a proven science.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Color psychology is a proven science. Share your take."
Fact or Fiction: Kerning only affects headlines.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Kerning only affects headlines."
Fact or Fiction: You can copyright your design style.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can copyright your design style. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: The color orange increases appetite.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The color orange increases appetite. What do you believe?"
Fact or Fiction: Mockups are only for client presentations.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Mockups are only for client presentations."
Fact or Fiction: All design software works the same way.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All design software works the same way."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen post into your community platform. Adjust the statement if needed to fit your audience or current trends. Encourage members to comment with 'Fact' or 'Fiction' and elaborate on their reasoning. After some responses, follow up with the correct answer and a brief explanation, including sources if possible. Rotate these posts weekly or during quiet periods to maintain engagement and keep conversations fresh.
On all platforms, use engaging visuals to support your Fact or Fiction statements when possible. Pin the post or use story features to maximize visibility. Follow up in the comments or with a reply to reveal the answer and tag active participants to celebrate their input.
Fact or Fiction posts present a statement related to design, inviting members to decide if it's true or false and discuss their reasoning.
Weekly or biweekly is ideal, but you can adjust frequency based on engagement and your community’s content schedule.
Yes, always follow up with the correct answer and a brief explanation to educate and satisfy curiosity.
Absolutely. Mix simpler statements with more advanced ones to engage all experience levels.
Ask members to share their reasoning, use polls, tag active users, and encourage friendly debate in the comments.
Providing credible sources builds trust and helps educate members, especially when addressing common myths.