C6: Lamp Design Using PVC

Aim:

To explore how people use lamps and understand what features they value most.

Materials Needed:

  • Notebook and pencil

  • Survey sheet (can be drawn on paper or printed)

Sample Survey Table:

Person

Lamp Type

Where Used

Why They Like It

Problem Faced

Parent

LED bulb

Bedroom

Bright, energy saving

Too white

Friend

Table lamp

Study desk

Adjustable

Gets hot after long use

Teacher

Tube light

Classroom

Covers large area

Flickers sometimes

Steps:

  1. Plan your survey:
    Make a list of 5–7 people you’ll interview (family, teachers, friends).

  2. Ask questions like:

    • What kind of lamp do you use most?

    • Why did you choose that lamp? (For brightness, style, saving power, etc.)

    • Is there anything you don’t like about it?

  3. Record your findings in a simple table like the one above.

  4. Discuss in class:
    Which type of lamp is most common?
    What problems do people often face? (e.g., too dim, too costly, not portable)

  5. Reflect as a designer:
    Think about how you could design a better lamp — one that solves those problems.

Reflection

When you talk to people about their lamps, you start to notice patterns — some want bright light for study, others need portable lamps during power cuts.
A good designer listens carefully and finds solutions to real needs.
This activity teaches that design begins with empathy — understanding how people feel and what they need.

Design Thinking Lesson:
Observe → Ask → Understand → Imagine Better Solutions

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