Design Problem Solving (in the exam: answer any one of A, B or C — this is [A], Product Design / Interaction Design) In the world of the Visually Impaired (Fully Blind), there is a need to equip them with special products that will help them carry out their day to day activities with an ease. One such product is a pair of scissors, which can be used for cutting liquid pouches, cloth, paper, etc. Your task here is to Design a new pair of Scissors for the visually impaired. You can make use of new technologies (if needed). a. Identify at least five distinct factors essential for designing a pair of scissors for the blind. Write this briefly. b. Generate at least three concepts through pencil sketches based on the factors identified above. Present these pencil sketches along with brief notes (if necessary). c. Synthesize your final concept and present this through drawing, showing the overall form and its construction details, mentioning the materials. Evaluation criteria: 1. Identification of distinct factors [5 marks] 2. Novelty of your alternate concepts [5 marks] 3. Appropriateness of your final solution [10 marks] 4. Quality of your presentation [5 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