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III. State True or False.
1. Shared spaces are open to everyone without restrictions.

2. Public space design can support better mental health and well-being.
3. Journey maps help in tracking city routes and bus stops only.
4. Designers should consider feedback from users after testing a prototype.

5. Making a space accessible to all is part of inclusive design.

IV. Short answer type questions.
1. What are empathy interviews and why are they important?
2. What is a persona in design thinking?
3. What is journey mapping?

4. How did the Kochi Water Metro use design thinking?
5. What is the main idea behind Raahgiri Day?
6. What can be a challenge during the exit stage of a user journey?

V. Long answer type questions.

1. Why is it important to test and take feedback during the design process?
2. Imagine you observe people avoiding a shaded bench in a park. What steps would you take as a designer?
3. How can design thinking help solve problems in public transport spaces?

4. What values should guide a designer when working on public spaces?
5. Why is it important to include different age groups while designing public spaces?
21 st #Productivity & Accountability
VI. Competency based questions. Century
Skills #Initiative
1. A community park near your home has new play equipment but still sees fewer visitors in the evening. How
would you evaluate and redesign the space to increase its usage?
2. A busy street corner has become a hangout spot for students but causes inconvenience for pedestrians. How
can you balance student needs with public movement in your design solution?
3. Your city wants to redesign its weekly market area to improve cleanliness and organization. What design
elements would you include to address the needs of both vendors and visitors?

Activity 1 21 st
Century #Technology Literacy Lab Activity
Visual Redesign of a Public Space Skills

Tools Required: Canva / PowerPoint / Google Slides
1. Pick a Public Space
Choose a public space you are familiar with—such as your school gate area, a nearby bus stop, or a street corner
market.
2. Observe and Reflect
Think about:
• Who uses the space? (e.g., students, parents, vendors, elderly)
• What challenges do they face? (e.g., no shade, poor lighting, crowding)

• What features are missing or underused?

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