WorksheetsUnit 6: Introduction to Design Lesson 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which statement best describes a common characteristic shared by many different products shown, like paper clips, trash bins, and buildings?
They are designed to serve a specific purpose
They exist only for decoration and display
They are made without any materials at all
They are all used only outdoors in parks
You notice hall passes keep breaking. What is the first step in using design to solve this everyday problem?
Define the problem and user needs clearly
Jump to building a final product quickly
Copy a design from a totally unrelated product
Ignore materials and choose random shapes
Different products can be small like clips or large like buildings. Which comparison focuses on how products are the same, not how they differ?
They all use materials like plastic or steel
They do not provide comfort or shelter
They are found only indoors in classrooms
They must be identical sizes and shapes
Which statement best shows design used as a noun?
The design of the lamp looks simple and modern
People are designing safer bicycle helmets
Design solves real-world problems through a process
Designing requires choosing appropriate materials
When design is a verb, what is its main purpose?
Generating solutions to real-world problems
Judging whether a product is fashionable
Naming jobs like interior designer
Describing a finished product’s appearance
A student makes a phone stand that looks cool but tips over easily. Which key design idea was ignored?
Aesthetics so it looks appealing
Function so it works safely and reliably
Environmental impact during recycling
Manufacturing to make many copies
Which choice shows thinking like a designer about environmental impact?
Adding extra features to impress friends
Choosing packaging that reduces waste
Selecting materials that are easy to sketch
Picking colors that match current trends
Which design example best shows meeting the human need for safety during cycling at night?
A laser that projects a bike symbol
Reflective paint on bike frames
Colorful stickers on helmets
Decorative lights on handlebars
Which pair lists basic needs that designers help address at the most basic level?
Leisure and games
Buses and bike sharing
Food and shelter
Computers and phones
What is the most accurate reason many product patterns resemble leaves, flowers, or branches?
Manufacturers copy exact plant parts
Designs are often inspired by nature
Customers only buy plant designs
Nature shapes are easy to draw
Which example best demonstrates ergonomics related to touch and comfort?
A chair made from rare wood
A chair painted bright colors
A chair with complex ornaments
A chair that feels comfortable
A company wants to reduce nighttime crashes for city cyclists. Which plan is most reasonable using strategic thinking?
Ban buses from downtown streets
Increase bike speed limits citywide
Paint sidewalks with animal patterns
Project a bright bike outline ahead of cars
