CEED study plan

CEED · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Design Aptitude (Part A: objective)

Diagnose baseline performance by completing a timed 60-minute mock Part A test and recording section-wise scores
Identify the three weakest topics within Design Aptitude (Part A) and list them with specific subtopics
Create a weekly study schedule that allocates 4 hours to Part A and 2 hours to Part B for the next 7 weeks
Compile a list of 20 key design terms and definitions to review daily

A one-page diagnostic report with mock test scores, weak areas, and a weekly study calendar

Week 2

Solve 50 practice questions on design principles (balance, contrast, hierarchy, etc.) and review errors
Memorize 30 significant design movements, designers, and their contributions using flashcards
Practice 20 visual analogy and pattern recognition questions under timed conditions
Summarize the elements of design (line, shape, color, texture, space) in a concept map

A completed set of 50 solved questions with error analysis and a concept map of design elements

Week 3

Analyze 10 everyday objects to identify design flaws and propose improvements using design thinking
Solve 30 questions on material properties and manufacturing processes
Practice 15 questions on color theory and psychology, noting common traps
Review and rectify mistakes from the previous week's practice sets

A log of 10 object analyses with sketches and a 30-question quiz score report

Week 4

Complete a full-length timed mock Part A test and score at least 60%
Create 5 quick sketches (2-minute each) of common objects to improve visual memory
Practice 3 thumbnail sketches for a given design problem (e.g., a mobile app interface) focusing on composition
Review Part B evaluation criteria and list 5 key qualities assessors look for

Mock test score report and a sketchbook page with 5 quick sketches and 3 thumbnails

Week 5

Practice 5 perspective drawings (1-point and 2-point) of simple interior spaces
Develop 3 different concept solutions for a daily-life problem, each with a annotated sketch
Experiment with 3 rendering techniques (hatching, stippling, shading) on a single object
Time-manage: complete a 30-minute design sketch under exam-like conditions

A portfolio of 5 perspective drawings and 3 concept sketches with annotations

Week 6

Create 2 full design solutions (problem statement to final sketch) for typical Part B questions
Incorporate human factors and ergonomics into sketches by annotating dimensions and user interactions
Practice 10 rapid ideation sketches (1-minute each) on varied topics to build fluency
Self-evaluate previous sketches using a rubric and identify areas for improvement

Two complete design solution sheets with annotations and a self-evaluation rubric

Week 7

Take a full-length timed mock test covering both Part A and Part B
Review mock test performance and list 5 specific weaknesses to address
Refine 3 weakest Part B sketches by redoing them with improvements
Memorize 20 additional design facts (e.g., famous products, architects) using spaced repetition

Mock test score report with a prioritized improvement plan and 3 revised sketches

Week 8

Complete 2 full-length timed mock tests (one Part A, one Part B) and score above 70%
Review all error logs and flashcards to reinforce weak areas
Finalize a set of 10 go-to sketch templates for common design problems
Simulate exam day conditions: sleep, timing, and material preparation

Final mock test scores and a personalized exam-day checklist

Week 4: Score at least 60% on a full-length timed Part A mock test and complete 5 quick sketches

Week 8: Score at least 70% on both Part A and Part B mock tests and demonstrate improved sketching speed and quality