TEACHING
PROJECTS
My work revolves around play design and the ability to apply it to a diverse range of mediums and domains. My focus is to create meaningful, engaging experiences that incorporate the latest strategies and techniques in play and design. With a deep understanding of the benefits of play in problem-solving, I am confident that we can create something that will be FUN and FUNctional.
All the images that you see here consist of works done by students.
My role has only been in teaching and guiding them.
PLAY EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Delve into the concept of play and its application in design. Explore playful mediums to develop a play framework for creating engaging and immersive playful experiences.
INTRODUCTORY level
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COURSE | 2 weeks
National Institute of Design
Toy & Game Design | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
PLAY CENTRIC FORM + MATERIAL STUDY
Engage in creative exploration of material properties and forms, both geometric and organic, through a play-based lens.
ADVANCED level
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COURSE | 2 week
National Institute of Design
Toy & Game Design | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
DESIGNING FOR PLAYFUL MEDIUMS
Design playful products focusing on market needs, profitability, user experience, manufacturing feasibility, and business perspectives.
INTERMEDIATE level
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COURSE | 8 weeks
National Institute of Design
Toy & Game Design | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
ELEMENTS OF BOARD GAMES
Introduction to board games and what elements need to be considered when designing them as tools for design intervention.
INTERMEDIATE level
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LECTURE | 3 hrs
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT University)
Faculty of Design | Bachelors
Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India
SYSTEMS THINKING
Develop a systems thinking approach to analyze and solve complex design problems, considering interconnections, feedback loops, and emergent behaviors for real-world solutions.
ADVANCED level
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COURSE | 1 week
National Institute of Design
Toy & Game Design | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH PLAY
In this course, students explore problem-solving by immersing themselves in a play-centric design process. They apply design thinking principles to develop innovative interventions.
INTERMEDIATE level
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COURSE | 6 weeks
National Institute of Design
Toy & Game Design | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
BOARD GAMES FOR DESIGN THINKING
Introduction to design board games and how to use them as tools in their design thinking process for arriving at solutions from an urban planning perspective.
INTERMEDIATE level
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LECTURE | 3 Days
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT University)
Faculty of Planning | Urban Planning
Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India
DESIGN PROCESS
Explore the iterative design process, from problem definition to prototyping, emphasizing user-centered approaches and creative problem-solving in various design disciplines.
INTRODUCTORY level
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COURSE | 1 week
National Institute of Design
Foundation Batch | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
JURY PANEL MEMBER
Feedback and evaluation for students' projects/semester-end work and final thesis projects in various design disciplines.
ADVANCED level
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JURY | Feedback + Evaluation
National Institute of Design
Toy & Game Design | Masters
Gandhinagar,Gujarat,India
