: What does Scaling mean in this context? I just got a pre-interview questionnaire for potentially a new job. On it I have to rank certain skills like creativity, attention to detail, photo manipulation....

@Alves566

Took Alan's advice since it seems there isn't a specific answer. They want me to rank my ability to use an architectural/engineering scale.

We can probably delete this question since the answer didn't end up being some universal I was unaware of and will not be very helpful to anyone else.

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@Tiffany317

In a situation like this, there's no harm at all in asking for clarification. As you and Scott already noted, "Scaling" can apply to several different design situations -- scaling vector artwork, building large-format artwork in a smaller-scale/higher-resolution (common in grande format and billboard work), resizing images and working to scale as in maps and to-scale diagrams are all "scaling."

You won't seem ignorant. Rather, you will make it clear that you are conscientious and detail-oriented and probably actually read client specifications carefully -- an all too rare but highly valued trait in our industry. :)

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@Nimeshi706

Scaling can often refer to increasing the scope of a project.

Project starts with a small piece. Later it's decided there are some collateral items which are needed and the design needs to be consistent with the original project. This would be scaling the project.

It's a bit difficult to answer specifically without knowing the exact question.

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