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NID Studio Test Prep: DIY Pen Stand Design Challenge - Material Exploration
To design and construct a functional and aesthetically interesting pen stand using a specific set of everyday materials. This task evaluates your creativity, resourcefulness, understanding of form and structure, and hands-on crafting skills.
Task: Create a unique pen stand.
Materials Provided (Use some or all):
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Cardboard or Thick Paper (as the primary structure)
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Glue (for joining)
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Colour Papers (for decoration or structure)
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Ice Cream Sticks
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Match Sticks (Safety Note: If using actual match sticks, ensure heads are removed or use craft matchsticks)
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Thermocol Glass (or pieces)
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Paper Dish (or pieces), or even the material of your choice

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