Bamboo Electric Bicycle V4

Prototyped after research of almost a decade, the Mianzi V4 e-bike, with its nifty polygamy of design, technology, and sustainability, introduces a thoughtful organic solution to urban mobility. The evocative character of the city e-bike transcends the challenges of urban transport with its distinct bamboo frame. Handmade from specific parts of carefully chosen structural bamboo, the frame is efficiently designed with the natural form of bamboo carved through CNC. The pure tensegrity structure of this e-bike forms a system that employs steel cables (traction) and rigidity of bamboo, to make it capable of acting under the intrinsic stresses (traction and compression) together and simultaneously, giving greater resistance and formal stability. This creates an interconnected structure that works biologically like muscles and bones, where one element strengthens the other. The geometry and the low bottom bracket facilitate an ergonomically comfortable ride. The frame incorporates aluminum components, thus making the e-bike lightweight and easy to maneuver yet solid and durable. This customizable City Commuting bike flaunts a comfort geometry that exploits bamboo cavities to accommodate the battery, sensor, etc., thus giving an extra layer of protection to them; and is quick and easy to assemble. It also facilitates riders with comprehensive services and protection including GPS tracking, theft alert, movement detection software, automatic unlocking, assist mode.

Gimble Spoon

Gimble spoon is a spoon designed for old age people and Parkinson's patients. It's a self-balancing spoon, so when food is put on a spoon, it can balance itself due to its counterweight at the back. In Parkinson's disease, patient's hand shakes, and they face significant difficulties while eating through a spoon. Manufacturing is done by stereolithographic 3D print (SLA print), and it can also be manufacture by injection molding for mass production. Existing products for Parkinson's are electrical and quite expensive, but the Gimble spoon is fully mechanical and will be cheap.

On2cook: World's fastest Cooking device

ON2COOK, a premium brand of AI based connected cooking devices is the World’s FASTEST COOKING DEVICE. You can cook almost anything in 1/3rd the time & save upto 40% energy. The food cooked retains much higher nutritive value along with color, texture & structure. The device has a Microwave powered Booster Lid & specially designed Pans for optimal heat transfer. Overall spherical shape results in even & upto 3 times faster cooking. The overall soft but rugged form integrated with premium metallic texture creates a unique space in the kitchen replacing a microwave as well as Induction/ Flame cooktop. The visible large parts are pressure die casted & some CNC machining is done to ensure fit & finish. The standard components have been sourced from the best suppliers in the world. Removable glass on the lid for cleanability, Display & control knob for both Microwave/induction & spring loaded Pogo pins that detect the presence of pan & act as secondary door switch for the microwave. If the pan is not aligned on the grill, microwaves will be in OFF condition ensuring the Safety of the User. A smart connected app allows the user to order food, manage Inventory, assist cooking, and sharing recipes have an exciting & seamless experience. With a potential of reaching every household, On2Cook envisions to Build a Healthy & Energy Conscious Community!

Onpery Menstrual Cup

According to Bone Science, South Asians and South-East Asians tend to be the shortest with women having a mean height of 153 cm. This indicates that menstruators from the regions of South Asia and South-East Asia have varying anatomies. This is applicable to usage of menstrual cups as well because many may find it uncomfortable or painful to use. Currently there are no menstrual cups in the market that specifically address the concerns of menstruators with an average to low cervix. Menstrual cups are considered to be the most sustainable, hygienic and a long term economic investment. To address issues faced by Indian i.e. South Asian menstruators, the makers of the Onpery® menstrual cup have created a redesigned novel menstrual cup, which is ergonomical for Indian menstruators, easy to insert and remove, spill-resistant and intuitive.

Turyaa

Wellness concerns and lifestyle diseases are skyrocketing. In the current pandemic period, everyone has realized the power and need of natural, preventive, and holistic ways to increase immunity. Turyaa is a based on the Nadi Pariksha - an ancient Ayurvedic technique of Pulse Diagnosis which can accurately diagnose physical, mental and emotional imbalances in the body. Nadi Pariksha is a non-invasive science that helps reach root cause of disease and not just the symptoms. Turyaa is first ever home-based consumer-centric pulse monitoring device based on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning which can be used by all the family members – to monitor your inner health, digestion and stress. Based on that, it provides diet and lifestyle correction plans for your wellbeing goals such as management of stress, stamina, sleep, indigestion and weight. In the current difficult pandemic times, it is very important to keep both your stomach and mind healthy and balanced to boost the immunity from inside. Turyaa helps preserve this ancient Indian wisdom through cutting-edge technology. Nadi Pariksha is done using the signals obtained from the three precise locations on the wrist at the radial artery using index, middle and ring fingers corresponding to Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Turyaa’s 3 pressure sensors assembly suitably designed to mimic the traditional method. It diagnoses the root cause of disease in early stages as per Ayurvedic principles by capturing ‘Nadi’ patterns accurately to generate Quotients along with detailed lifestyle correction plan that helps Wellness experts, coaches in their telemedicine diagnostic process.

EmPads: Empowering Women through Pads

As a chemical engineering graduate with a passion for sustainability and social impact, I drew from my childhood experiences of wearing factory-reject clothing and witnessing my classmates miss school to found EmPads to tackle the grand challenges of period poverty and textile waste. EmPads are reusable, multilayered cloth pads made from free to very low-cost textile waste from the fast-fashion industry. Our simple, effective, nonprovocative pattern is made from cotton and polyester fabrics, readily available in Indian markets. Layers of cotton bedsheet and towel waste allow for maximum absorption, and a backing polyurethane layer [commonly used in reusable diapers, hospital beds, outdoor equipment], provides leakproof protection. We feature three designs: Elia (regular pad), Ema (washcloth-style) and Eva (with removable inserts) that fold into a discreet pouch for easy transport and storage of soiled pads. Ema and Eva are cultural responses to women who need to wash and dry their pads in the open without fearing embarrassment. Darker colours and bold patterns are utilized to mask any residual stain. Upon sourcing the proper clothing through brand partnerships, fabrics are cut and assembled into desired shape by trained lower-income women who are compensated ethically. After use, pads can be soaked, washed normally, and dried in the sun. Lastly, our packages are cloth bags containing 3 pads and a bar of soap to enforce good menstrual hygiene practices, that are supplied through partner NGOs’ networks to empower and enrich women's lives. Please join me in implementing a solution that is long overdue.

In Transit

In Transit is a unique textile studio that upcycles and recycles textile waste from fashion brands, design houses, and export houses using handloom weaving as a medium. We follow a circular model to create our products ensuring that waste doesn’t reach landfills. The project, In Transit, celebrates the journey of textile waste and believes that even the upcycled or repurposed form is a part of the journey and not the final destination. The collection challenges the conventional norms of textile design while focusing on the importance of craft and the need for sustainability. The project uses a variety of textile scraps like cotton, silk, crepe, and leather to create conscious clothing. It also features different silhouettes and styles to highlight the versatility of upcycled products. The textiles are a modern interpretation of traditional craft practices. Handloom weaving has been revived in a new light by using textile waste raw material. Traditional weaving techniques like Jamdani (extra weft) weaving has been used to create interactive patterns. The white and black color story has been used to create different patterns as black and white are the most commonly available waste around us and it also gives a scope of reproducibility an upcycled collection.

QQ's Jean Eyewear

The limitations of our wooden eyewear led us to explore a material that is tough but flexible, is naturally durable, highly economical and carries a universal style quotient – the humble jeans. Our very first set of jean eyewear were created using old worn jeans thrown by fellow mates to ensure we keep striving for upcycling as our core creation process. Currently, we’ve sourced our jean material with thick grains (threads) locally for standardisation and acceptable ISO standards for consistency. JeanX is our dream that we believe will disrupt the plastic eyewear field and open up the need for more materials exploration to build sustainable eyewear. It is India’s first ever denim / jean eyewear designed to become a lifestyle choice offering comfort, style and is by its soul marches towards sustainability. Specifications: JeanX Air Dimensions (mm): Small 49-17-140; Medium 52-17-140mm; Large 52-19-140 & customisable; Weight (med): 27g (23g w/l) Material: Jeans / Denim is solidified using traditional techniques of gluing 8-10 layers of denim and compressing them for absolute strength and durability. Built with SS spacers & hinges, the temples are made of sustainably sourced acetate and shot with metal wire for stability. A layer of beauty certified skin-friendly enamel is used to make it water resistant and it in turn gives it the toughness of regular use irrespective of sunglasses or Rx spectacles. The nose pad is handcrafted and designed for comfort. A desired bend is achieved by heat & cool process.

SCHORL - Triboelectric non-woven engine intake air filter media

In an internal combustion engine, if the air molecules are charged in the air-fuel mixture, it would lead to better combustion and efficiencies. Our solution: The air filter media itself charges the air molecules. The first step was to identify material that ionized due to friction. We identified negative ion clothing which is sold mostly for the health benefit of the wearer, could also ionize the air molecule. As a proof of concept, we layered up the woven negative ion cloth to make an air filter. Once the results were promising, we moved the air filter industry standards, identified triboelectric material fibres and their surface treatment chemicals to optimize the air ionization. We needle punched the fibres into non-woven filter media, thus developing the first prototype.

UNALOME

Unalome. Symbolism. Hope. As parallel as these words, is the inspiration and execution of our Unalome collection. The Unalome is a Buddhist symbol, featuring a single line that spirals, twirls and ends in a straight line. Although simple in appearance, the Unalome holds within it the entire philosophy of human existence and the unique path of life. Such simplicity and philosophy form the root of our collection, which is depicted using lines – minimal and loud; uneven and straight. Just as life. By way of this handcrafted Unalome collection, we have used lines as a symbol to convey and signify that each person’s path in life can be straight, rough, winding and can be filled with anxiety, fear, happiness or love, however, it all leads to an individual’s transcendence from the cycles of suffering. To achieve this collection, we have consciously not adopted the use of any chemicals or dyes in the process. Each piece is hand-painted and is one of a kind. The base fabric is 100% handwoven cotton, with self-textures. Sustainability is at the core of our design practices and work. We ensure that all our fabrics are made by fair trade local artisans and by adhering to conscious water and waste management practices.

A Bar, A circle, A Detour

‘A Bar, A Circle, A Detour’ is a minimally designed gender neutral jewellery collection of 24 karat gold plated reclaimed brass and handcrafted authentic Indian leather. 2. Concept: Each of the gold plated brass pieces is a simple geometric shape that, when combined with its leather trappings, forms a multitude of compositions. Every jewellery in this collection is a “Do-It-Yourself project” consisting of detachable elements. These elements can be combined interchangeably to create multiple wearable design creations. 3. Production: The “multi-configurable” design concept aims to create “more” with less material. This results in not just lesser consumption of raw material but also minimal material wastage owing to simple symmetric geometric shapes. The modular nature of the jewellery simplifies the production process that involves creating only a set number of simple components made of either brass or leather. These brass modules which are machined and leather straps that are handcrafted can be easily put together into simple but elegant statement pieces by hand - thereby creating a ‘DIY’ experience for the buyer.

A Wearable Air Conditioner

A Wearable Air Conditioner is an innovative and practical way to provide relief for people working in hot conditions such as on factory floors, construction workers, and riders for work or pleasure. This innovative device has been tested successfully for workers on aluminum mill factory floor. Motorcyclists love it! And, astronauts preparing for lunar habitat have found this device as an ideal way to keep their helmets cool and defogged. The original product idea was born from a need to provide relief to golfers playing for long hours in hot Arizona weather. The need for such a personal cooling device led to exploration of technology and was licensed from Nasa. The product uses a Solid State cooling method built around a set of Peltier modules. The product runs on a Replaceable chargeable Battery pack which is connected to this device using a quick release connector. The beauty of this product is that it can provide hot and cold air by a simple flick of the switch. The product has a simple interface to increase and decrease the fan speed as well as adjust the temperature. The product is designed to be worn around the waist. The product is made out of tough ABS-PC material with over molded TPE for better grip and ruggedness, as it will be used in tough conditions and a rough way. The conditioned air moves up and flows thru the flexible tube and air exits thru vents at the top of the tube.

Cone wooden amplifier and speaker

Cone is a wooden amplifying speaker that enhances a phone’s sound without the need for batteries or electronic components, so there’s no need to charge it or power it. This amazing little device is compatible with all smartphones.

The amplifying chambers have a vortex design to increase the sound quality around 20dB to 22dB by guiding the waves through a cone.

The speaker is made from walnut wood, covered with double boiled linseed oil that captures the original texture of wood. Mini, lightweight and fashionable, this little speaker is great for travel, office, camping and outdoor activities.

It’s made from 100% natural materials and is completely biodegradable if discarded. This is a small step towards a more sustainable future.

Continuum

Continuum as the name suggests is a sequence of movement that dictates a progression in the form of a calendar to read memory. A calendar with no dates but imprints of memories. It is the translation of passage of time into an object perceived through movements and patterns. The object leaves the memory of your action of a day for the next day. The temporal relation between each of the coloured wooden blocks orchestrated by the user defines the time passed. It can literally and perceptually slow down, speed up or pause if the individual wishes. The progression is created by the individual who decides the speed and pattern of progression of the time through the year. MATERIALITY: The colourful wooden blocks are set within a black painted wooden frame representing the void in time. The wooden blocks representing each day are sourced from discarded wood waste, repurposed into beautiful, naturally coloured blocks. The repurposed block narrates the story of its life cycle thereby reinforcing the relation between human interactions with the object even before its creation. Each wooden block consists of two sides of varying colour and texture. USERS: The movement generates patterns that are both a progression of colours, textures and time. Continuum gives a joy of seeing the reflection of their actions through time. There is change and the display of the constancy of change in Continuum brings in a new landscape to interact with.

Nalphi- Light-Up luxury Tote Bag

Our project’s main goal is to make high fashion products which balances usability and style without compromising each other. A perfect mix of elegance and intelligence. Using the human-centered design process, ‘design thinking’, we employed the right tools – surveys, interviews, benchmark and role playing – to extract actionable insights. The insights were categorized into ‘Must-Have’ and ‘Can-Have’. This gave us precise customer-centric OPEN – opportunities, problems, essentials and needs. We further invented patent-pending auto-activing technology to resolve the challenges of wearable technologies. This was the genesis of our bag NALPHI – the world’s first auto-illuminating Luxury Bag. Made with top-grain luxe leather, an automatic-embedded light, smart interiors, phone charging, built-in security system and it its own signature perfume pods. NALPHI is smart luxury done right. Every component is purpose-built & designed for comfort, style, ease and function. The styling is carefully designed for a global audience while keeping the ergonomics and today’s-lifestyle – like quick access to keys, mobile, facemask, sanitizer, charging – in mind. We only use the highest grade materials and trims to ensure longevity & durability. The smart technology is manufactured in-house and thoroughly tested, while the body of the bag is manufactured in EU & USA certified factories. It’s priceless to receive messages from proud NALPHI owners thanking us to have created such a bag. While it’s just a beginning, we feel obliged to change the way people look at bag as a problem solver and enabler and not merely an accessory.

2 by 3 Stool

Achieving comfort by using the unconventional character of a material, making it an extra playful essence for a stool. The 2/3 stool may look simple but it intricately blends comfort with modernity. The two tops give rigidity to its three legs and vice-versa. The clean lines and the minimal look betrays its complex geometry and structure. The form of the seat is a combination of strength and comfort. The bend in the seat gives it more flexibility and rigidity unlike other stable stools. All the components are combined by making it a complex joinery but look simple. The stool is lightweight and made easy to carry around with minimal use of material. The stool is fully knockdown with a minimum use of materials, easy to transport and assembled at the place. The 2/3 stool has been designed keeping innovative mass production techniques in mind. It involves simple sheet bending using complex jigs which will result in rapid production and cost-effectiveness.

Edge Chair

The 'Edge Chair' is part of a designer furniture range called 'The Edge'. This design series aims at creating a family of furniture that is bound by the same concept, yet each piece is unique in its manifestation. The idea was to use 2-dimensional sheets of metal and make them into a 3-dimensional object that is functional, structural, and visually lightweight. Sheets of metal are cut, folded, and welded to create a single entity. The design of the chair maintains seamlessness informal expression and materiality across its different components creating a feeling of oneness.

Kyma bench

The idea is to have a dynamic, fluid and non-definitive single surface in which each Individual user interface can be unique as opposed to a piece of furniture that comes with a pre-definition of usability. Here the object also becomes a celebration of form and movement, bordering between the realm of art and design. Technique: The bench is made using a unique wood bending technique. Two layers of wood that curve in different planes and directions has been used to achieve a doubly curved surface. The bench has been crafted using cold wood bending process to retain the form of the bentwood and keeping the thickness of the wood to the minimum, the wood has been bent in two opposite directions using layers. The double curvature helps achieve a stable form with a level of flexibility and spring effect to allow a certain degree of comfort.

Liquidply

Construction sites and wood workshops generate large quantities of waste and scrap wood and plywood. This collection of lamps and furniture is a result of experiments with up-cycling this waste. Small pieces of wood and plywood waste were glued together and then turned on the lathe to produce functional objects with sinuous patterns. The project is a celebration of the anatomy of plywood, its cross section which is commonly hidden. The layers of plywood, the deliberate geometry of assembly and process of wood turning produce unique patterns on the curved shapes. Plywood is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry. From high grade marine plywood used in shuttering for concrete to lower grades of commercial plywood used in furniture, it produces considerable quantities of waste. The project aims at re purposing this plywood waste to craft functional and unique objects for the interior environment. Given the nature of the brief, the integration of material, design and process become fundamental to the project. The kind of plywood scraps available often determines the size and assembly of the designed object. Design involves digital development of the plywood assembly to best utilize scrap pieces and create products with distinctive grain patterns. The process of wood turning on a lathe is employed to finally give form to the objects. Several experiments were carried out with the design and fabrication of small and medium objects like door knobs, handles, lamps and table legs.

Tremella

Akin to Mushroom's ability to grow in any space, on any surface and continent, Tremella targets a different surface in space to grow on. It unique materials, light textures, material texture with a colour palette and form analogous to the refreshing diversity of mushrooms. An accent light influenced by the cultivated form of the soft, white and translucent mushroom that grows into almost perfect spheres. With the light filtering out of the open weave of jute, the soft curves create a delicate petal of light on the wall. Suitable as a wall-hung fixture, ceiling hung fixture and a table lamp truly imbibing the essence of a mushroom.

AARMR Full Face Mask

AARMR is an innovative lifestyle & healthcare brand of protective gears and is the first product of Desmania & emanated from design thinking & agile development by highly skilled industrial designers focused on humanising technology for sustainable living. Desmania's AARMR is operating on a scalable model, that encompasses in-house innovation, with a future aim to aggregate innovators and an incubation centre for designing products & business models. The First value of AARMR in it’s way forward includes ‘Sustainable Technology’ by creating products that drastically reduce environmental & ecological risks while fostering economic & social development. The next value of ‘Social Innovation’ revolves around designing & implementing new solutions for the well-being of community, primarily focusing on public Safety & respiratory health. The final value focuses on 'Ergonomic Design’ by developing products based on customer preferences, needs & limitations. AARMR began to cater to the unfulfilled customer demands & the urgent need for innovation. The problems with the current masks include skin irritation & sweat, improper fit, disposability & lack of availability, unrecognisable face & hidden smile as well as suffocation & irritability. The Full Face Mask aims at breaking all these barriers between a stylish individual & safe society with its D-fog technology, 360 degree coverage, full face recognition, reusability, washability, Nano technology filtration, breathability & comfort. AARMR believes in ‘Environment Sustainability (reducing carbon footprint by making reusable masks), 'Made In India', 'Collective Social Empowerment' (Offering financial support & promoting women empowerment) & ‘Customer Centric Approach’.

ENABLE

Redesigning the User-Experience/User-Interface of a Heart-Lung Machine to enhance & increase the efficiency of life-saving of millions of people around the world. Completely designed new Control panels to support the user who is under intense cognitive load, to aid in the fast saving of lives in emergencies! Addressing the existing problems & critical issues that exist in the UI/UX of a Heart-Lung Machine that in-turn increases the time of treatment where every second is very crucial to save patients' life. The primary research was an Intense 5 days spent in the operation theatre witnessing around 8 open heart surgeries, filled with continuous observations and interactions with the user, usage, product, context. The Heart-lung machine that I have redesigned is the Maquet Heart Lung Machine hl-20. It has 3 control panels 1. System Control Panel(SCP), 2. Roller Pump Module(RPM) and 3. Cardioplegia monitor(CM). I have worked on all the 3 panels redesigning them according to user needs to drastically reduce the time and efforts of treatment where every second is very crucial to save the patient's life! The new concept- The initial wireframe (Information Architecture) of the SCP, there are unnecessary loops and frustrating jumps which made the user experience not that intuitive and increased the time of setting up the machine which is very crucial during emergencies. The new wireframe is more simplifies with very few complexities and has reduced the time drastically which will be very helpful during emergency surgeries.

Fiber Flats - Material Exploration

Drawing inspiration from the existing elaborate biodiversity in nature, this skin-like material has been developed over a period of years for use in interior spaces. Handcrafted using fruits and vegetables, they have been made in over forty varied patterns and textures inherent in the raw material itself. Lighting, portioning screens, furniture and wall art are some of the applications where this material can be used. The process of making begins with slicing the fruits and vegetables in a sectional manner. These are then chemically treated to avoid decay and then arranged and dehydrated to get a sheet like form of the desired shape and size. These can also be moulded to get varied forms. Utmost care has to be taken at every stage of its making to decreasing wastage and prevent moisture retention. The entire process takes about 15-25 days depending upon weather. With a unique visual appeal of patterns and textures of these fiber flats, this design is an attempt to capture and preserve the essence of nature in all its glory. It also tries to merge hand processes with machinery to create a physical expression that is paradoxically multi-layered - minimal and chaotic, monochromatic and colourful, temporal and lasting. The hand production of the fiber flats ensures that no two pieces are alike hence making every application unique in its own way.

Innovation Quotient Test for VASCSC

"Every student is unique in their way. But how do we select a few from thousands of students based on their innovation capabilities? Studio Carbon, in collaboration with Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC), designed a screening test and trigger creativity among school children. The brief was to design an entrance exam for Young Science Innovators (YSI) Fellowship by Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Center (VASCSC). The fellowship empowers 20 deserving and passionate students from Government schools by training young innovators to solve real-life problems in society. The challenge was to test the qualitative aspects of a student such as creativity, curiosity, and resilience objectively without tarnishing the confidence of children in themselves. We reframed the brief as the test being a way for students to explore their creativity rather than screening to be passed. This test is an outcome of our two-year-long systemic research on Quality of Life. Through our research we identified that to test the innovation capabilities of an individual, the following qualities need to be measured: Curiosity Resilience Love/Empathy Creativity Thinking Style Personality Type/Nature Thought Process/Attitude The test was designed in two stages with a simple yet powerful at-school screening first screening and a written and activity-based second test designed to help students discover new ways of looking at the world & thinking. The evaluation was a secondary output. We were pleasantly surprised by how our design helped change the attitudes of not just students but also teachers.

ISO.BOT - Doctor's Assistant for Isolation Facility

As per a research conducted by ijmr, In India, almost 5% of the HWC’s are affected on average by cross-contamination. With growing COVID-19 cases every day, the innumerable slogans of health workers as our superheroes, apart from supplying and providing PPE kits and other hygiene equipment what else can be done for their safety, health and hygiene especially in these pressing circumstances? Considering the need of the hour, ISO.BOT is designed with the aim of minimising contact between patients and health-care workers, reducing strenuous activity of health workers and controlling the spread of virus. ISO.BOT is a portable, compact, smart and adaptable medical assistant which acts as a supporting entity to the medical staff. With the main aim of reducing contact between the patients and the healthcare workers, ISO.BOT automates the entire process controlling the spread of infection as much as possible and easing strenuous activity of healthcare workers. ISO.BOT’s can carry Food, Medicine, Water, Clothes, Newspapers, Reports and even Love from family members using integrated Live Hands Free Video calling option. It supports biometrics, alarm systems and has a storage provision to store data and helps in management, collection and analysis. ISOBOT is made of an aluminium frame structure with FRP skinning with space for Ipads, food tray, medicine tray, anti-skid tray, rear gears and battery packs.

Self-Eye Dropper

Many people are dependent on others to put eye drops and even if they put it on their own, there is a high chance of its wastage and this also takes time. So, the Self-Eye Dropper facilitates the self-administration of eye drops precisely and efficiently. It is a device with a mirror aligned at a certain angle. It fits on to the neck of eye drop bottles. In the mirror one can clearly see the eye drop bottle and one’s eye and aim perfectly to instill the eye drops without missing the target. The prototype is 3D printed and I plan to make it using recyclable plastic. I suffered an allergy in my eyes due to the solder fumes while soldering wires of a circuit. The ophthalmologist prescribed some eye drops which I had to instill in my eyes thrice a day. I had to seek help every time while instilling the eye drops which made me dependent. Sometimes when no help was available, I had to hold the bottle over my eye and I often missed the target! This ignited an idea in my mind, and I designed the Self-Eye Dropper which is simple to use and affordable. What makes it unique is its accuracy and precision in self administration of eye drops. It is very efficient and makes the process faster and independent. It can be used by people of ages and is user friendly.

Coral Lamp

The series of lamps gives us a peek into how far the material can transform in its own skin. The concept is to make wicker stand out by itself as an art piece while contributing towards functionality. The journey introduces infinite options and broadens the horizons of experimentation endlessly. The transformation of two dimensional module to three dimensional module is to attain logistical sustainability through transport. The flexibility of modules to be twisted and modulated back to the previous form lets it to adapt any kind of spatial requirement leading to inevitable shrink in wastage. The lamp is an attempt to create a symbiotic amalgamation of art, architecture, product in the precinct of craft and parametric design methodology and thus celebrating the context of culture, colour, tradition and values in India. Basic rules of circular basket making are used and altered into making complex geometry of the lamp heads.

Katha Alhambra Collection

ALHAMBRA SERIES : Our Alhambra collection is an ode to the visual harmonies, rhythms, and the use of geometry and proportions within the Alhambra complex translated into a series of functional objects for everyday use. The beauty of geometry explored in the Islamic Architecture is profoundly inspiring - if one looks deeper, a whole new universe unfolds. The Alhambra Vase is the first piece in our Alhambra series of objects exploring the intricate geometry, minimalist patterns and the complex, three dimensional structural intersections within the Dome – the most consistent element within the vast and expansive Moorish architecture.

Neer-Vaari Collection

Purpose I took up gardening when the pandemic hit. Facing the dilemma of the amount and frequency of watering, I started to read up on the correct way to water plants. “Clay pot” irrigation – discovery of a concept thought to have originated in Africa about 4000 years ago that uses the porous nature of unglazed clay pots that allow osmotic pressure to draw the water into the soil, assuring a constant flow of water directly to the roots without evaporation. A strong believer in traditional processes that help us live mindfully, my ceramist mind began to think of the properties that make clay objects a gentle and sustainable part of our culture and rituals - the terracotta “matka” for water storage and earthen cookware to name a few. Experiments – Prototyping I began to re-interpret the idea with experiments and prototypes with varieties of terracotta clay. Wheel thrown products “bisqued” and finally fired at 1000 degrees Celsius for strength and adjusted porosity. Collection: Neera-vaari is an easy-to-use indoor gardening collection to make the watering of plants easier and more efficient that also offers the advantage of passive watering while you are away The debut range (launching: 20th Sept) consists of four products: 1. Dvipa (large hydrating planter insert) 2. Shanku (Small hydrating planter insert) 3. Dharaka (Glazed planter that nests a Shanku) 4. Bhumi (hydrating pot for large planters or garden beds)

Purifying Copper - A Handcrafted Edit

‘PURIFYING COPPER-A HANDCRAFTED COVID EDIT’ ’ was designed and developed during the lockdown of 2020. It is a collaboration between: Sachin Kosamkar & Mohan Chougule, Copper artisans of Tambat Ali, Pune x Rashmi Ranade, founder Studio Coppre, a design-led social enterprise that impacts the livelihoods of traditional artisans x Unmesh Kulkarni, founder, Oceanic Circles, a collective for social design and innovation INSPIRATION The Collection was inspired by the disruption caused by the Pandemic in 2020. The lockdown months afforded the collaborators the time and bandwidth to CONNECT with each other and to formulate a response to potential needs thrown up by the Pandemic. Our reaching out to each other had a RIPPLE effect that evolved into actual products that could be handcrafted by artisans and that could TOUCH the LIVES of customers during Covid times. PURPOSE -To develop an Edit that would use the Antimicrobial properties of Copper. The ability of the material Copper is to minimise the duration of time that a virus like Corona can stay on its surface. The Corona virus survives for only four hours on Copper as against four or more days on materials like plastic, steel and glass. -To engage traditional Copper artisans by providing them with an opportunity to handcraft the Edit and hence provide them with livelihoods during the low Covid months -To design objects that would serve the functional Covid mitigation needs of customers PRODUCTS The Collection comprises Antimicrobial -Wall pegs -Ripple and Wave Tumblers -Entryway Sorter Pod -Door Plate

Reuse and Rebuild

The purpose of the project is to organize a 'Say No To Plastic' environment education and design thinking program in schools and colleges to create awareness on hazardous effects of plastic materials. As part of the program we educate students on types of plastic waste, how we can re-purpose them and align towards 3R Principle - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The project executes the setup of used pen refills collection boxes which are transformed into miniatures of famous structures across the world. In the last 14 years 8500+ pen refills were reused to make 10 miniatures of famous structures. As most of the pen users are school and college going students there would be enormous impact in the society if we educate them on plastic waste and on 3R principle – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The purpose of miniatures is multifold: 1) Educate people on 3R principle. 2) To promote art out of waste and motivate people to think out of the box for environmental issues. 3) To promote culture and tourism aspect of famous structures made from pens

Affordable Facial Prostheses- Digital & Physical Design Innovation

Under this project, Altreal Bio-Innovation has innovated for creating a big shift in healthcare delivery. Patients surviving loss of part of the face due to trauma or surgical removal of tumour, face even bigger challenge due disfigurement of the facial appearance/ void. This makes the patient recluse and withdraw from society- losing the social presence, livelihood and reason for living. This is a big blow for the individual, the family & the society overall. A prosthesis or artificial body part helps in filling for the void/ missing feature. Conventionally, building highly customized facial prosthesis is a job for specialist who hand-crafts the pattern and mold for the missing part of face that should match the contours, symmetry, skin color and features. This custom crafting entails significant cost and time investment- for the patient and for the doctors. Also this being a specialist job, this is limited to larger hospital in big cities- the patient needs to travel to multiple time to avail this treatment. Altreal team has innovated a digital design and manufacturing solution that can cut down all the constraints- making it easily accessible and at affordable prices for patients from anywhere in the world.

Behavioural Change Campaign for Better Nutritional Habits in Tribal Araku, India

Therefore Design collaborated with Piramal Swasthya, to provide design solutions that would facilitate better healthcare communication between on-ground caregivers, and the beneficiaries of 3 tribal belts in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh. Through varied culturally appropriate touchpoints, we sought to change mindsets and empower the beneficiaries to focus on best practices for maternal and infant nutrition. We used relatable metaphors like agrarian/ crops motifs to indicate children’s growth and good health in the ‘height-weight charts, and also developed a visual language, inspired by local crafts and customs like the ‘kolam’, a traditional decoration that adorns both doorsteps and woven-fabric borders. We offset the lack of standard measuring devices by integrating traditional and acceptable forms like a fist or a bangle, into the narrative. From a hanging medical toolkit to a floor mat that educates on the importance of a balanced diet, we designed interventions that would seamlessly fit into prevalent living contexts. To create agents of change, we designed a storybook with dos and don’ts, enabling children to be active advocates and bring about change in family behaviour.

EcoSocial Livelihoods for an EcoSocial Planet

Under the umbrella of our Social Enterprise, the project, our project named “EcoSocial Livelihoods for an EcoSocial Planet” is an initiative of UPCYCLING single-use and non-recyclable waste plastic bags/polybags and multi-layered wrappers, into handwoven fabric, using the Indian traditional CHARKHA and HANDLOOM. The process of weaving is entirely manual, thus enabling Livelihoods for our Tribal and Rural Women and Youth. The UPCYCLED-HANDWOVEN fabric is used to make products such as handbags, fashion accessories, office utilities and home decor products, for the Conscious Consumer. The original colors of this waste plastic is retained. No new dyes and pigments are used. For the purpose of enabling EcoSocial Livelihoods, our project is located in a tribal village in Dadra Nagar Haveli, based near the western coast of India. Our current production work employs 12 tribal women and 7 urban artisans fulltime; thus supporting 19 underprivileged families, directly. We plan to launch more such decentralized units in other locations too! In addition to upcycling waste plastic bags, we take the extra effort to use other types of waste such as yarns made of PET bottles, waste flex banners (PVC), bubble wraps, waste foam and textile waste, as add-ons for our products such as belts, inner lining, padding and so on.

Onpery Menstrual Cup

According to Bone Science, South Asians and South-East Asians tend to be the shortest with women having a mean height of 153 cm. This indicates that menstruators from the regions of South Asia and South-East Asia have varying anatomies. This is applicable to usage of menstrual cups as well because many may find it uncomfortable or painful to use. Currently there are no menstrual cups in the market that specifically address the concerns of menstruators with an average to low cervix. Menstrual cups are considered to be the most sustainable, hygienic and a long term economic investment. To address issues faced by Indian i.e. South Asian menstruators, the makers of the Onpery® menstrual cup have created a redesigned novel menstrual cup, which is ergonomical for Indian menstruators, easy to insert and remove, spill-resistant and intuitive.

SURVIVE

45 farmers commit-suicide every-day in India & they have no-immediate treatment in Indian-Villages. There is a very significant need for a post-suicide-Treatment-Management-System in Indian-Rural-Villages which could perform Gastric-Lavage (Traditional Poison Removal Process) as fast as possible to save lives in emergency-situations! SURVIVE is first if it’s kind to completely automate gastric-lavage-process for village-use-case to drastically reduce the time & efforts of the treatment where every-second is very crucial to save the patient's life. SURVIVE makes life-saving accessible in remote-areas. This device could be used in ambulances, City-hospitals & especially in a village-use-case-scenario for emergency-suicidal-cases which can be used by rural-health-workers(AASHA-Workers) for immediate-rescue. When compared to a traditional-gastric-lavage-process which takes up to 30-45 mins but SURVIVE could finish the same in 2-5 mins, relative upon the seriousness of the patient. It has a complete system of products Designed including the Neck-Attachment, Nose-Attachment, and Pipe-Inserter which together make the pipe-insertion easier & treatment in villages possible by rural-Health-Workers in Emergency to save-lives every-day. SURVIVE comes with an All-in-one User-friendly-kit with a carry-case that will be used by the rural-health-workers for emergency-first-aid-treatments. This would help them to carry all the necessities at one go to the patient without any Hassles & Delay. SURVIVE requires very minimal-training to use. So that anyone with very little-training like even the rural-healthcare-worker could use this product in emergency-situations! The product comes with an automatic-cutoff-mechanism and speed-control so that important settings could be customized. Let’s save one life at a time in Indian-Villages by making SURVIVE a reality!