Best Books for Design Entrance Examination, Design Aptitude Test Preparation Books

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Visualization

Analytical Geometry 2D and 3D By P. R. VITTAL

The book is primarily designed for undergraduate students to help them understand the principles of 2D and 3D geometry. The book deals with the practical as well as mathematical aspects of 2D and 3D geometry with an approach of developing an understanding through various examples. This book is good for getting foundation knowledge for geometry.

Concept of 3D Geometry by Ashish Vidhyarthi & D. K. Dixit

This book deals with the basic 3D geometries and the equations related to them, making the complex 3D objects into simplified and easy to understand for aspiring students.

Universal Principles of Design By William Lidwell

Universal Principles of Design is a multi-disciplinary design book which deals with the different rules and approaches in the field of design. This book is a guide to different design principles that can be used and applied by designers from different fields such as graphic design, architecture, product design, and more. For designers to create user-centered, functional, and aesthetically appealing designs, this book is a great reference.

The Design of Everyday Things By Donald A. Norman

The Design of Everyday Things is one of the most popular and important books for any designer as it deals with human-centered design and human psychology to create products with not only great functionality but also user friendly.

Shortcuts in Reasoning By Disha Experts

Shortcuts in Reasoning is a book that deals with reasoning questions effectively and quickly and is a great resource for students preparing for competitive exams. This book also involves tips and tricks for better preparation for quick solution and time- management in the exams.

The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday By Rob walker

This book comprises 131 different activities to provide practical exercises and techniques to help individuals sharpen their observation skills, enhance creativity and have a deeper understanding of our everyday world. This book is a great source for mindful activity and observation and boosts creativity.

Quantitative Reasoning

NCERT Books

One of the best ways to prepare for basic science and mathematics is to brush up our NCERT 10th standard books and solve the questions from each chapter. Students can solve previous years papers to get a better understanding of what topics have more weightage in the examination.

Std X CBSE Maths & Science Competency Based Questions (EM) - English

Std X CBSE Maths & Science Competency Based Questions (EM) - English is an important book resource for Class 10 based science and mathematics problems. Book helps aspiring students to prepare for conceptual knowledge, improve problem-solving skills, and have a number of practice questions.

Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal

The book encompasses a wide range of quantitative problem and solution examples and offers a solid foundation in fundamental mathematical concepts and a vast array of quantitative topics.

Creative and Problem Solving abilities

Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People by Ken Watanabe

This book is a great resource for aspiring students to strengthen their creative abilities.The book provides a systematic and creative approach to problem-solving, utilizing real-world examples, illustrations, and diagrams.

Creative Thinking: Finding Solutions Out of the Box by Paul Bailey

This book is a great resource for students to sharpen their creative thinking skills and problem solving ability. This book offers a lot of brainstorming and mapping activities to enhance their creativity for everyday problems.

General Awareness

Indian Art and Culture By Nitin Singhania

Indian Art and Culture is a book with rich knowledge on India’s varied art and culture. This book comprises different important topics including Indian architecture, sculpture, paintings, music, dance forms, theater, and cinema. This book has an exam-oriented approach with rich illustrations, and practice questions and is ideal for preparation of competitive exams.

Arihant General Knowledge with Manorama year book

This book is a great source for general knowledge and essential data and facts on various topics on Indian history, culture, art, politics, sports, science and technology, etc.

Indian Art And Culture by Arihant

The different aspects of Indian heritage and culture, including art and culture, are explored in this book on Indian art and culture. This book comprises clear presentation, visual aids, and practice questions for aspiring students to prepare.

Drawing Aptitude

Drawing: A Complete Guide by Giovanni Civardi

This book is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping both beginners and more experienced artists improve their drawing skills. The book also offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing principles by covering a wide range of subjects and approaches.

Master of Anatomy - Character Design Masterclass

This book is a comprehensive reference on character design and drawing that places a special emphasis on anatomical accuracy. Artists and designers who wish to create lively, well-proportioned, and convincing characters are the target audience for this book.

Lorenzo - How to Think When you Draw books

Lorenzo Mattotti’s "How to Think When You Draw" is a collection of books that helps students to gather insights into the creative and conceptual processes for drawing. This book also focuses on developing a deeper understanding of drawing beyond technical skills.

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