Mobility and Vehicle Design (in the exam: answer any ONE of Questions 1–5) A roadside bookseller wants to buy a new 2-wheeler that can also serve as a book display kiosk. He wants to use it as a kiosk during the day, but in the evenings or on the weekends, he wants to take his family members out for trips. Design a new 2-wheeler solution that can enable him to perform the following functions: • Travel from home to his workplace or crowded market • Set up the kiosk for selling 100 books • Store the books back and fold the kiosk back safely and securely • Go out with family on the weekend You are expected to think about the context, the target user (his needs and expectations) and the purpose of the vehicle. Your observations and insights should lead to development of unique concepts. You may choose one concept over others, develop the final rendering and detail the key features of the final concept. Present your design proposal as follows: A. Identify with sketches at least five distinct factors essential in designing such a solution. B. Draw a neat side elevation sketch of the proposed vehicle. C. Draw a neat freehand perspective sketch showing the overall form and its features. D. Highlight the design detailing and indicate suitable materials wherever necessary. Evaluation criteria: Design insights leading to novel ideas, concept exploration through good quality design sketches, presentation of the final concept through rendering, detailing and indication of appropriate materials used.
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
- Marks
- 50
What mentors look for
- Idea & creativity
- Composition & layout
- Perspective & proportion
- Line quality & shading
- Clarity of communication
Source: CEED 2018 official question paper, IIT Bombay · official page