Creative Transformation Challenge

What does it mean to kit out a space?

• To furnish or equip a space.

• To decorate a space with art.

• To leave a space empty and unused.

• To demolish a space completely.

How can upcycling benefit the environment?

• Upcycling increases waste production.

• Upcycling benefits the environment by reducing waste, conserving resources, and lowering carbon emissions.

• Upcycling consumes more resources than traditional recycling.

• Upcycling has no impact on carbon emissions.

Give an example of how to repurpose an old item.

• Convert an old ladder into a coffee table.

• Use an old ladder as a garden trellis.

• Turn an old ladder into a birdhouse.

• Repurpose an old ladder into a bookshelf.

What are the steps involved in restoring a vintage piece?

• The steps involved in restoring a vintage piece are assessment, cleaning, repair, refinishing, preservation, and documentation.

• Repair, replacement, and disposal

• Cleaning, painting, and selling

• Assessment, painting, and display

How can you customise clothing to make it unique?

• Customize clothing by adding patches, embroidery, fabric paint, or altering the fit.

• Buy pre-made clothing from a store

• Ignore the fit and wear as is

• Only wash the clothing regularly

What is the difference between converting and repurposing?

• Converting changes form; repurposing changes purpose.

• Converting is a type of repurposing.

• Converting and repurposing are the same process.

• Converting changes purpose; repurposing changes form.

Why is upcycling considered a sustainable practice?

• Upcycling is only beneficial for large companies.

• Upcycling increases waste and pollution.

• Upcycling is considered a sustainable practice because it reduces waste and conserves resources by repurposing materials.

• Upcycling requires new materials to be effective.

Describe a project where you would restore an old piece of furniture.

• Painting the furniture a bright color

• Throwing it away and buying new furniture

• Using it as a garden decoration

• Restoring an old piece of furniture involves cleaning, repairing damage, refinishing, and sealing.

How can you kit out a small apartment on a budget?

• Buy brand new furniture only

• Shop second-hand, prioritize essentials, use multi-functional furniture, and DIY decor.

• Ignore space limitations

• Focus solely on aesthetics

What materials are commonly used to customise home decor?

• Stone, paint, foam

• Textiles, wood, metal, glass, ceramics

• Plastic, paper, rubber

• Concrete, fabric, leather