List of top Design Aptitude Questions on Sketching and Drawing

A wooden artifact made using traditional tools and processes is shown below. Which option shows the relevant operations involved in its making, not necessarily in the actual production sequence?
A seat is to be designed for a public bus for the adult Indian population. While designing, which option needs to be considered so that \textbf{MOST of the relevant category population can sit on it comfortably?}
A traditional metal artifact made using the lost-wax casting technique. What is this craft called?
Identify the final image created if a circular transparent plastic sheet P printed with opaque shapes is folded in the sequence shown below.
Which of these photographs follow the Rule of Thirds?
Sketching (20 marks): Draw a perspective view of a kitchen interior with a stove, kitchen utensils (such as pressure cooker, cooking pans, sauce pans etc.), dining utensils (such as ceramic plates, cups, glasses etc.), a wash basin, storage racks with stored cooking ingredients (such as spices in small plastic bottles), fresh cut vegetables kept beside the stove and at least two kitchen gadgets. Make a freehand perspective drawing of this setup, showing all the elements listed above, as seen from the point of view of a 5 ½ feet tall person.
Sketching
A room of 10 ft × 10 ft has a 5 ft x 4 ft table in the centre. On the table is a match box, a watermelon cut into 2 halves, and a glass of water. A person with an axe breaks the table and leaves, leaving the light on. Draw a freehand perspective drawing of this scene after the person has left.

Plan of a three-dimensional object is shown here. Identify the correct front view of the object from amongst the four images shown below.

Umbrellas are used mainly during the rainy season and usually remain unused during the rest of the year.
Creatively generate 3 alternative uses of the umbrella other than just protection from rain or sunshine. Illustrate your ideas in the form of sketches with short descriptions.

The crow is the most common bird that we get to see in India. One cannot miss noticing the innumerable deep-rooted associations that the crow has in Indian society. Imagine that you are a crow and narrate your autobiography. 1. Write your story in 5 sentences. 2. Make 3 sketches of the crow in your story in various poses/moods/expressions. 3. Design a storyboard to describe your story in 8 frames. 
Evaluation Criteria: 
Ability to design an interesting character and story. 
Quality and finish of drawings. 
Originality of the story. 
 

The following instructions are required to be printed on a medicine packet. Represent visually the given instructions without using any text. 1. One tablet before breakfast at 7:00 AM. 2. One tablet after lunch at 2:00 PM. 3. One and half tablets after dinner at 9:00 PM. 4. Not to be taken by pregnant women. Size of the medicine packet is as follows: Height: 50mm, Width 200mm, Depth: 50mm. Your final artwork (total ALL four visuals) should fit into the following size: Height: 40mm, Width 160mm. Explain your design solution in not more than 20 words. 
Evaluation Criteria: 
Ability to communicate clearly using visuals without use of text. 
Clarity of visuals. 
Quality of renderings. 
Overall effectiveness of final design solution. 
 

You are given a special magic liquid. You can make anything invisible by spraying this liquid on it. Describe five instances where you will use this liquid in your daily life. Use a sketch and a brief note (less than 20 words) to describe each answer. 
Evaluation Criteria: 
Originality of ideas. 
Ability to imagine. 
Sense of humor. 
 

Create a freehand sketch of an apple and a bunch of six bananas placed on a dinner plate. The final drawing is to be done freehand using only pencil. You may use shading to create a realistic three-dimensional feel. Do not use any colour. Do not use any drawing instruments like a ruler, set square, compass, etc. 
Evaluation Criteria: 
Perspective 
Light, shade, and shadow 
Quality of lines 
Composition 
Three-dimensional quality