WEEK 1 · Observation & Problem Identification
Theme Purpose:Build awareness to see design problems in daily life and translate them into visual, test-ready solutions through reflection and refinement.
🗓️ Tuesday · Oct 28
Core Targets
- Part A → Observation & Visual Sensitivity
- Part B → Design Observation
‣ Observe 5 daily objects and note form + use.
‣ Sketch 3 objects × 3 angles (5 min each).
‣ Describe 1 problem per object (one line each).
NID Focus (Simulated)
- Form in Design – Basic Shape Study: Redraw 3 variations of a cup/bottle to improve use.
U/CEED + CEED Focus (PYQs)
- Paper Practice Set #1: Solve first 10 visual / non-text Part-A questions from UCEED 2016 and CEED 2017 (Observation + Visual Sensitivity). 30 min each.
Deliverables / Outcomes
- Sketch set + Observation Sheet.
- Start Reflection Sheet (Table #1) and add 2 rows of mistake notes.
🗓️ Wednesday · Oct 29
Core Targets
- Part A → Analytical Observation – Spot functional flaws in everyday objects.
- Part B → Problem Identification & Redesign – Choose 2 problems → make 4-frame Before/After storyboards (25 min each).
NID Focus (Simulated)
- Daily Life Design Fix: Problem → form change → annotation.
U/CEED + CEED Focus (PYQs)
- Review Paper Practice Set #1. Compare UCEED 2016 and CEED 2017 approaches; note where you misread or over-sketched. Add insights to Reflection Sheet under “Lost Marks Because…”.
Deliverables / Outcomes
- 2 storyboards + caption notes.
- Add new column in Reflection Sheet → Error Bank (write rules for mistakes).
🗓️ Thursday · Oct 30
Core Targets
- Part A → Visual Puzzle Live Drill (8 PM) – 25 min mock on Observation + Logic.
- Post-test update Reflection Sheet section “Lost Marks Because…”.
NID Focus (Simulated)
- Visual quiz on odd-one-out and silhouette recognition.
U/CEED + CEED Focus (PYQs)
- Paper Practice Set #2 (8 PM Live Drill): Attempt first 10 visual-logic Part-A questions from UCEED 2018 and CEED 2018 to test pattern recognition and analytical observation.
Deliverables / Outcomes
- Rank + update Reflection Sheet (Reason + Rule).
- Example entry: “Misread question → Write constraints before sketch.”
🗓️ Friday · Oct 31
Core Targets
- Concept Recall & Micro Test – 10 Q recap (material, texture, context).
- Part B → Speed Sketch Drill – Draw object from memory in 30 sec.
NID Focus (Simulated)
- Quiz (20 Q) on visual logic and materials.
U/CEED + CEED Focus (PYQs)
- Speed Drill: Attempt 5 visual-reasoning questions each from UCEED 2019 and CEED 2019 (20 min limit). Focus on elimination logic and time accuracy.
Deliverables / Outcomes
- LMS score + weak-topic tags.
- Mark which topics caused loss of marks in Reflection Sheet.
🗓️ Saturday · Nov 1
Core Targets
- Part B → Sketch Improvement & Template Library Build
‣ Re-draw 2 best ideas with clear proportion + labels.
‣ Save best poster grid + product angle.
NID Focus (Simulated)
- Clean-up re-draws; add arrows + titles; peer review layout clarity.
U/CEED + CEED Focus (PYQs)
- Reflect on errors from Paper Practice Sets #1 & #2. Identify recurring traps (misjudged scale, proportion, perspective) and add new rules to Error Bank.
Deliverables / Outcomes
- “Template Library v1” + Before/After comparison.
- Add Clarity Checklist to Reflection Sheet.
🗓️ Sunday · Nov 2
Core Targets
- Morning → India-Level Part B Test (90 min) Theme – Observation → Problem → Solution.
- Evening → Result Live (8 PM) + Reflection Meet.
NID Focus (Simulated)
- Creative test with annotations and caption.
U/CEED + CEED Focus (PYQs)
- Paper Practice Set #3 (Part B Simulation): Choose one creative question each from UCEED 2020 Part B and CEED 2021 Part B on the theme “Observation → Problem → Solution.”
Deliverables / Outcomes
- Upload test sheet + fill Reflection columns (Test #1 Rule/Fix).
- End day with Weekly Reflection.
🧠 Weekly Reflection Loop
- Update Reflection Sheet → Error Bank → Template Library.
- Ask yourself: Did I see a pattern in my mistakes? What will I do differently next time?
- Loop: Reflect → Refine → Repeat.