What is a desire path?
TED: What can we learn from shortcuts? | Tom Hulme

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A path created by designers for aesthetic purposes
A shortcut path created by users deviating from designed paths
A path that is always paved and maintained by authorities
A path that is only found in urban areas
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major oversight in the design of Brasilia?
Overcrowding of government buildings
Lack of parking spaces
Insufficient public transportation
Ignoring pedestrian pathways
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the University of California approach the creation of pathways?
By paving paths before any buildings were constructed
By observing natural paths formed by students and then paving them
By using drones to map out potential paths
By consulting with landscape architects to design paths
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy did Ayr Muir use to determine the best location and menu for his restaurant?
Opening multiple restaurants simultaneously
Hiring a market research firm
Launching a food truck with a changing menu and location
Conducting online surveys
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial reaction of the UNIH hospital to the 'Chemo Trail'?
They immediately paved it
They ignored it completely
They built a fence around it
They tried to cover it with turf
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'Chemo Trail' at UNIH hospital illustrate about user needs?
Users always follow the paths provided by designers
Users will create paths that meet their immediate needs
Users dislike walking and prefer transportation
Users prefer longer, scenic routes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key takeaway about design from the discussion on desire paths?
Design should ignore user behavior
Design should be static and unchanging
Design should prioritize low-friction solutions for real needs
Design should focus solely on aesthetics
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