Mobility and Vehicle Design (in the exam: answer any ONE of Questions 1–5) There are many local innovative transportation solutions that mostly operate in rural India. These vehicles are flexible to carry large number of people, smaller machine equipments, agro-machinery and even livestock like cattle, goat, etc. These transport systems are neither safe nor comfortable but are indispensible in rural scenarios. At times, these are the only modes of transportation available. You are expected to think about the context, the target users (needs and expectations), and the purpose of the vehicle, along with aesthetic and safety considerations. Your observations and insights should lead to the development of original solutions. You are free to choose one concept over others, develop the final rendering and detail the key features of the final concept. Task: Design a context sensitive, safe, workable and pleasing 4-wheeler vehicle for hilly regions that fulfils the following criteria: a) Carrying capacity of at least 6 passengers, including the driver. b) Has a convertible space that can be used to carry at least 1 cattle/small machine/milk cans/fuel drums and a tool kit. If no goods are transported, the space can also be used to take passengers. c) Provides protection with respect to weather conditions (such as sunshades). d) Has provisions for easy maintenance. Present your design proposal as follows: • Create concept explorations through four good quality design sketches that represent unique design insights. (10 marks) Evaluation criteria: Context-sensitivity, identification of problems and challenges, ability to showcase unique design insights, ability to sketch and creation of exploratory concepts. • Draw a neat freehand perspective sketch of the proposed vehicle concept showing the overall form and its features. (10 marks) Evaluation criteria: Ability to sketch an automobile in perspective and detail out the final concept. • Draw a neat rendering of the side elevation of the final concept. (10 marks) Evaluation criteria: Scale, proportion, neatness of the sketch and ability to make a rendering. • Draw an interior sketch highlighting design details and material finishes. (10 marks) Evaluation criteria: Ability to communicate details through sketch and rendering of material finishes.
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
- Marks
- 40
What mentors look for
- Idea & creativity
- Composition & layout
- Perspective & proportion
- Line quality & shading
- Clarity of communication
Source: CEED 2019 official question paper, IIT Bombay · official page