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18. What kind of lighting helps create different moods in a space?
Ans. Layered lighting.
19. What is a common mistake in sensory design?
Ans. Overloading the senses.
20. Which materials help absorb sound in a room?
Ans. Carpets and curtains.

21. Give one example of how touch can be included in a personal space.
Ans. A soft woolen rug underfoot adds coziness.
22. Why is taste included in sensory design even though it’s indirect?
Ans. Because snacks or tea corners add comfort and familiarity.

23. What kind of colour tones are suitable for a calm space like a bedroom?
Ans. Soft blues and neutral tones.
24. What impact do inconsistent sensory elements have in a space?
Ans. They confuse the senses and make the space uncomfortable.
25. What is one key benefit of designing a space using all five senses?
Ans. It creates a complete sensory experience that supports emotional well-being.

26. What is the first stage of the Design Thinking process?
Ans. Empathy.
27. What is a shared space?
Ans. A space where people connect, interact, and share resources—like a library or playground.

28. What does an empathy map help us understand?
Ans. What users say, do, think, and feel.
29. Which quadrant of the empathy map tells us about user emotions?
Ans. Felt.
30. What is the role of Affinity Mapping in design?
Ans. It groups similar feedback to identify common problems or themes.

31. Name any two social attributes discussed in the chapter.
Ans. Interpersonal and Collaborative.
32. Which social attribute is linked with teamwork and idea-sharing?
Ans. Collaborative.

33. What is the purpose of a Network Social Map?
Ans. To show how people are connected and interact within a group or space.
34. Why is empathy more effective than just creativity in design?
Ans. As it helps create useful, human-centered solutions.
35. Give an example of primary research in a school setting.
Ans. Observing students in the canteen or interviewing classmates about shared spaces.

36. What is a public space?
Ans. A space open and accessible to all people, like parks, bus stops, or markets.
37. Give one example of a public space and one of a shared space.
Ans. Public space – city park; Shared space – school playground.

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