Four crafts are given: Bandhani, Phulkari, Kalamkari and Kantha. Part A: Take one of them as inspiration and design the cover of a Class 8 Environmental Studies textbook. Explain how your design connects to the craft and to the environment theme. Part B: Choose two of the crafts and list three distinctive features of each.
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
What mentors look for
- Concept & originality
- Storytelling / communication
- Visual expression
- Observation
- Sketching skill
Source: NID M.Des DAT Prelims 2025, as recalled by students; reworded by Dnerd Studio