Design Problem Solving (in the exam: answer any one of A, B or C — this is [B], Communication Design) Influenza-A (H1N1), also known as the Swine Flu virus is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus is contagious and spreads rapidly. Your task here is to Design a new Symbol to capture the essence of this disease. You can make use of Text, Graphics or both. a. Identify at least five distinct factors essential for representing the disease. Write this briefly. b. Generate at least three concepts through pencil sketches, taking into consideration the factors identified above. Make these pencil sketches along with brief notes (if necessary). c. Synthesize your final concept and present this through drawing. You may use colours, if necessary. d. Design a poster to create awareness about this disease among school children. You need to make use of your final symbol in the design of the poster. Present this along with brief notes (if necessary). Evaluation criteria: 1. Identification of Distinct Factors [5 marks] 2. Novelty of your alternate concepts [5 marks] 3. Appropriateness of your final symbol [5 marks] 4. Clarity of your final poster design [10 marks]
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
- Marks
- 25
What mentors look for
- Idea & creativity
- Composition & layout
- Perspective & proportion
- Line quality & shading
- Clarity of communication
Source: CEED 2010 official question paper, IIT Bombay · official page