This document contains a sample question paper for the CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) exam from 2010. It includes questions testing visual perception and design sensitivity, drawing abilities, creativity, problem identification/analysis, and design problem solving. The questions cover topics like visual patterns, typography, perspective drawing, identifying problems with everyday objects, and designing solutions for assistive devices and awareness campaigns. The paper evaluates candidates on their visual and technical skills as well as creative thinking abilities relevant to design disciplines.

1. CEED 2010 Question paper
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2. Visual Perception and Design Sensitivity
Question 1 (Answer all the questions) [15 Marks]
1.1 [2 Marks]
The drawing below shows a closed box made out of cardboard. Next to it are three unfolded
(developed) views of the same cardboard box. Two of these options are correct. Select the
wrong one by marking X in the box provided below.
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3. 1.2 [1 Mark]
Below are 5 images of Telephones that were used across different time periods, placed in a
random order. Write down the correct sequence of the telephones according to the time scale,
from past to present, in the box provided below.
A B C D E
Past > Present
1.3 [1 Mark]
Below is an image of a triangle with some pattern on it. This triangle is mirrored four times
as shown below. Draw the correct position of the pattern on the last triangle.
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4. 1.4 [2 Marks]
Below are images of different Typefaces belonging to different families. There are two
families comprising of four letters each. Identify these letters and write them in the box
provided.
A C M H
I D B Z
K Y J N
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5. Q F L P
Family One:
Family Two:
1.5 [4 Marks]
Below is an image of a pair of Shoes. Color the shoes to depict the following two expressions
– Angry on the left shoe and Friendly on the right shoe.
Friendly
Angry
1.6 [2 Marks]
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6. Below is schematic diagram of a room 2m long, 2m wide and 3m high. An ant is at position A
on the ground and a lizard is at position B on the ceiling. Calculate the shortest distance the
lizard has to travel to eat the ant. Write the answer in the box provided.
B
A
1.7 [3 marks]
Below is an image of a reflective Steel Tumbler kept on a table cloth with grid pattern.
Draw the pattern as reflected on the steel tumbler in the image provided
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7. Drawing Abilities and Skills
Question 2 [20 Marks]
Illustrate in perspective, a composition with a CUP, SAUCER and a SPOON placed on a flat
surface. The Cup is made of Rubber, the saucer is made of Glass and the spoon is made of
Wood.
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8. The drawing needs to be done in Freehand using Black Pencil. (Do not use any drawing
instruments)
Evaluation criteria:
1. Composition and correctness of perspective [5 marks]
2. Quality of surface representation through shading [5 marks]
3. Quality of lines [5 marks]
4. Correctness of relative proportions [5 marks]
Rough Work
Final Drawing
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9. Creativity I
Question 3 [10 Marks]
Imagine five distinct uses of discarded Compact Disc (CD).
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10. The CD’s can be cut, bent, pasted or used in multiples to execute your ideas.
Represent your ideas with five neat sketches along with brief notes (if necessary) in the space
provided.
Evaluation criteria:
1. Originality of ideas
Sketch 1
Notes……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sketch 2
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11. Notes……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sketch 3
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Sketch 4
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12. Notes……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sketch 5
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13. Problem Identification and Analysis
Question 4 [20 Marks]
Answer any one of the following questions A or B irrespective of the discipline you wish to
pursue.
[A]
Below is an image of a Pressure Cooker commonly used in the Indian households.
Identify five unique problems from the point of view of the users.
a. Write these unique problems briefly in the space provided.
b. Briefly justify each of these problems in the space provided.
c. Illustrate a solution for each of the identified problems with a sketch in the space provided.
Evaluation criteria:
1. Identification of unique problems and proper justification [10 marks]
2. Appropriateness of your solutions [10 marks]
OR
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14. [B]
Below is an image of a typical Railway Platform in India.
Identify five unique communication design related problems from the point of view of the
users.
a. Write these unique problems briefly in the space provided.
b. Briefly justify each of these problems in the space provided.
c. Illustrate a solution for each of the identified problems with a sketch in the space provided.
Evaluation criteria:
1. Identification of unique problems and proper justification [10 marks]
2. Appropriateness of your solutions [10 marks]
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15. Problem Identification
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Justification………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sketch
Problem Identification
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Justification………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sketch
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16. Problem Identification
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Justification………………………………………………………………………………………
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Problem Identification
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Sketch
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17. Problem Identification
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Justification………………………………………………………………………………………
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Sketch
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18. Creativity II
Question 5 [10 Marks]
You have at your disposal the following five objects – 1 Cone, 3 Discs and 1 flexible Wire as
given below.
Imagine five interesting products made out of a combination of all five objects. You can scale
the objects to any size or dimension.
Represent your ideas with neat sketches, name them along with brief notes (if necessary) in
the space provided
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19. Evaluation criteria:
Originality of Ideas
Sketch
Name of the Product ……………………………………………………………………………
Brief Note
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Sketch
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20. Name of the Product
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Brief Note
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Sketch
Name of the Product
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Brief Note
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Sketch
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21. Name of the Product
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Brief Note
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Sketch
Name of the Product
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Brief Note
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22. Design Problem Solving
Question 6 [25 Marks]
Answer any one of the following questions A or B or C irrespective of the discipline you
wish to pursue.
[A]
Problem Area: 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 in the space provided.
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) in the space provided.
c. Synthesize your final concept and present this through drawing, showing the overall form and
its construction details, mentioning the materials, in the space provided.
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]
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23. Answer A
Five distinct factors
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Three Concepts
Sketch
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24. Brief Note
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Sketch
Brief Note
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Sketch
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25. Brief Note
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c. Final concept
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26. Brief Note
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Material……………………………………………………………………………………………
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[B]
Problem Area: Communication Design
Influenza-A (H1N1), also known as the Swine Flu virus is a new influenza virus causing illness
in people. This virus is contagious and spreads rapidly.
Your task here is to Design a new Symbol to capture the essence of this disease. You can make
use of Text, Graphics or both.
a. Identify at least five distinct factors essential for representing the disease. Write this briefly
in the space provided.
b. Generate at least three concepts through pencil sketches, taking into consideration the factors
identified above. Make these pencil sketches along with brief notes (if necessary) in the space
provided.
c. Synthesize your final concept and present this through drawing. You may use colours, if
necessary.
d. Design a poster to create awareness about this disease among school children. You need to
make use of your final symbol in the design of the poster. Present this in the space provide
along with brief notes (if necessary).
Evaluation criteria:
1. Identification of Distinct Factors [5 marks]
2. Novelty of your alternate concepts [5 marks]
3. Appropriateness of your final symbol [5 marks]
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27. 4. Clarity of your final poster design [10 marks]
Answer B
Five distinct factors
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Three Concepts
Sketch
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28. Brief Note
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Sketch
Brief Note
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Sketch
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29. Brief Note
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c. Final Symbol
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30. Brief Note
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d. Poster Design
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31. Brief Note
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[C]
Problem Area: Animation Design
Drought is major problem faced by our country. This is going to effect our agricultural sector
badly and would have a negative impact on our national economy.
Create a comic strip of five key frames involving a Farmer, Politician and God with the use
of text and images.
a. Make at least three alternate sketches for each of the characters in the space provided.
b. Represent your storyboard in five key frames in the space allotted. If necessary, you can
make use of colours.
Evaluation criteria:
1. Appropriate portrayal of the characters [10 marks]
2. Originality of your storyboard (text and images) [10 marks]
3. Quality of your presentation [5 marks]
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32. Answer C
a. Three alternate sketches
Character 1.Farmer
Character 2. Politician
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33. Character 3. God
b. Storyboard
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34. b. Storyboard
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35. b. Storyboard
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36. [Rough Work]
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37. [Rough Work]
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38. [Rough Work]
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39. [Rough Work]
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40. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Read these instructions carefully.
1. ■ Write your name, CEED Registration number and the Examination Centre in the space provided on
the cover page of this answer book.
■ Make sure that you sign in the space provided on the cover page.
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41. ■ Entering your name or registration number anywhere else (other than in the space provided on the
cover page) is strictly forbidden.
■ No distinctive mark of any sort is to be put anywhere in the answer book.
■ Violation of these instructions or adoption of malpractices in the examination hall will lead to
disqualification.
2. Write your answers ONLY IN ENGLISH.
3. Write or draw your answers only in the space provided for each question.
4. Space for rough work has been provided at the end of this booklet.
This should be used for ROUGH WORK ONLY. DO NOT DETACH any of these pages.
5. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SHEET from this answer book.
6. Before leaving the examination hall, submit this question-cum-answer paper to the invigilator.
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