Boarding a crowded general compartment: ten design problems
Image source: thehindu.com Getting into the general compartment of a long-distance train is not a pleasant experience, especially for women, children, elderly and the disabled. The photo depicts one such scene. In the space provided in the answer booklet, list TEN unique design problems or opportunities in this situation. Each problem or opportunity could be based on either what you can observe in the photo or your experiences as a passenger. Each problem or opportunity should have potential for a design solution. For example, large crowds or less availability of seats are not design problems. (10 marks) Within the space provided clearly illustrate TWO design problems or opportunities that you consider to be the most important. (2x5 marks) Focus on depicting problems and opportunities. DO NOT provide solutions. Evaluation criteria: 1. Severity of the identified problems 2. Diversity of observations 3. Analytical skills 4. Communication
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
- Marks
- 20
What mentors look for
- Idea & creativity
- Composition & layout
- Perspective & proportion
- Line quality & shading
- Clarity of communication
Source: CEED 2022 official question paper, IIT Bombay · official page