List of top Design Aptitude Questions

Shown below is an image that shows the step-by-step process of folding a white color fabric. The folded fabric is dipped into color at three corners P, Q, and R as indicated in the image. What will be the resultant fabric after unfolding?

Which arrangement of tiles will create the image shown on the left? Tiles can be rotated but not flipped.

Which option will replace the question mark? 

Which option will replace the question mark? 

A circular disc and a sphere of the same diameter are floating above the ground. The circular disc is parallel to the ground. Which option shows the CORRECT set of shadows on the ground when seen from the top? 

Shown on the left is an image. Which option is the correct profile of the image? 

Which option is the mirror image of the sentence shown on the left? 

Shown below is an artistic representation of various dance forms of India. Which option shows the correct sequence of the dance forms? 

Shown on the left is an image printed on a transparent sheet. If this sheet is folded along the dotted line, then which option will be the resultant view? 

Shown below are the key frames of a character lifting a sack. Which option will replace the question mark? 

Shown below is an animation of a bird flying. Which frame is NOT present in the animation? 

A colour image is shown on the left. If the blue sky is painted black and the leaves are painted white, which is the CORRECT black and white image among the scaled options shown on the right? 

Shown below are frames from a film sequence that follow the 180-degree rule in cinematography. Which option will replace the question mark? 

Shown below on the left are two views of a bent wire. Which option is the top view of the wire? 

Shown on the left is a set of equations. Which option belongs to the same set? 

 

A sheet of paper is folded along the white dotted lines and then cut along black dotted lines as depicted below. Out of the four scaled down options, which is the CORRECT resultant unfolded paper? 

 

A square pyramid sequentially passes through three cut-outs, namely, 1, 2, and 3, without changing its orientation. Each cut-out has a circle with notches as shown. The cut-outs scrape off parts of the pyramid as it passes through them. Which option shows the CORRECT Side View of the remaining part of the pyramid at the end of the sequence? 

Shown below is a configuration of a circle and a rigid rod. The length of the rod PQ is equal to the circumference of the green circle. The rod tangentially revolves around the circle till point Q reaches point P. Which option represents the CORRECT tracing of point Q?

When “See you Bye” is spoken, which option shows the correct sequence of lip movement? 

Which option has all four parts, that belong to the disc shown on the left? 

Two kids, Kaa and Kii, are on an adventure trip in a forest. While exploring, suddenly a bear emerges and starts chasing them. The kids start running in panic through the forest. A fox is watching the whole scene. Sketch this scene from the fox’s point of view. The sketch should be clear and visible. 

Additional Instructions:
- Use only black/HB-series pencils
- Do not use other colours
- Draw only in the given space

Evaluation Criteria:
- Character and expressions
- Proportion and composition
- Quality of sketching
- Environment and props
 

Shown below is a canvas with four frames containing certain elements. Create a meaningful sequence of visuals using the elements in the frames. Ensure that continuity is maintained across the frames by using additional prop(s) and/or character(s) as needed. You may choose to create the sequence either from left to right or right to left, but indicate the direction using an arrow. Give an appropriate title in the space provided. 

Instructions: 
Shown below are new animals that have been acquired by an Indian Zoo. 

Indian Grey Mongoose 
Honey Badger 
Indian Bison 
Indian Pangolin 

The Zoo wishes to create a signage to guide visitors around the enclosures of these animals. Create four icons using only BLACK colour to indicate the animal in the enclosure. All icons should be clear and visible, and have a consistent visual language. Draw the icons in the FOUR squares provided in the answer booklet.

Instructions: 
Shown on the left is a character-based design of a product. Inspired from this product, re-imagine, conceptualise, and render the tea flask given on the right. Make it clear and visible. 


Evaluation Criteria
Characterization of the product 
Relevant details and usability
Quality of sketching 
Surface shading/rendering

Instructions: 
A typical vegetable cart, as seen in India, is shown below. 



A) Identify and list FIVE distinct problems from: Buyer’s Point of View. Seller’s Point of View. List the problems only in the given space. 

B) From the above-listed problems, draw and visually explain any ONE problem of the buyers, and any ONE problem of the sellers in the given boxes.

Additional Instructions: 
1. Do not limit yourself to the buyer and seller in the given image. 
2. Write the identified problems only on the dotted lines. 
3. Draw and visually explain the listed problems only in the given boxes. 

Evaluation Criteria 
1. Ability to identify unique and relevant problems in the given context. 
2. Severity of the problems identified. 
3. Ability to communicate problems through visuals. 
4. Presentation, clarity, and neatness.