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At Ekya Schools, we believe Design Thinking empowers the next generation of problem solvers. As pioneers in integrating Design Thinking into our curriculum, we’ve seen its impact on students’ ability to navigate complex challenges and create innovative solutions. Our learners have successfully applied Design Thinking to develop projects, products, and services that address real-world problems, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and empathy. The FIND Festival Design Thinking Challenge brings together diverse individuals to tackle real-world problems and develop tangible solutions. By participating, individuals can experience the transformative power of Design Thinking and join a community of like-minded innovators shaping the future.
Design Thinking Challenge
The Find Festival’s Design Thinking Challenge is a dynamic event that combines the principles of design thinking with the energy of a festival. Participants will work in teams to tackle a pressing real-world problem through a structured design thinking process. The festival fosters collaboration, creative problem-solving, and experiential learning.
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Design Thinking Challenge FAQ’s
A tool for creative problem solving, Design Thinking, fosters the ability to innovate and think critically. Design Thinking uses a human-centred approach to encourage curiosity, creative confidence, interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration and social responsibility.
The design thinking challenge is a guided event for students to solve a real world problem based on a specific theme or a problem statement.
Students will be taken through the steps of Design Thinking process by our expert facilitators. At the end of the workshop students wil be able to create innovative and creative solutions. They will present their solutions to a panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded to deserving teams.
Date – 17th November 2024 (Sunday ) Ekya Nava, Panathur.
Time : 9.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Prize distribution : 2.30 PM
In a world where digital connections are more important than ever, we invite you to be part of a transformative initiative that harnesses technology to spread kindness and compassion throughout our community! Join Us in Spreading Kindness Through Technology! This challenge conducted by Ekya Schools will focus on finding solutions to promote kindness through kindness.
If you have not registered already via the form sent to schools, please approach the Registration Desk. The volunteer will share a badge for the Design Thinking Challenge which you should wear to the venue.
As soon as you register, a volunteer will help you reach the venue for the challenge. Volunteers will be at help desks found all along the path of the event venue. They will direct you to the space as well.
Students are not expected to prepare any content. The expert facilitators will take the students through the steps of the process. All we need to bring is an open mind! Any pre-prepared content will not be admitted for the challenge.
The students are expected to carry a basic kit with stationery, sketch pens, post – its, some recyclable materials which may used for prototyping. Laptops and mobile phones may be brought to the event and used to present the solution designed. Charging points are available at the venue. Students are responsible for their own materials. The school will not take any responsibility for the same.
Yes. There are multiple stalls and a canteen facility from where the students can buy. Water is available at multiple locations in the venue. Students may also bring their own snacks, water and food if they have specific allergies or health conditions.
Any student who has an open mind to learn, truckload of ideas and good communication skills. The task involves brainstorming, collaborative work, ideation, creative thinking, making or prototyping and presentation skills. The facilitators will explain every step of the process and give examples to complete the challenge.
Schools may arrange for consent forms and transportation for their students accordingly.
Each school can send a teacher with their teams depending on the number of students they can manage. Accompanying teachers are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of their students.
Students may come in their complete uniforms and carry their ID card since they are representing their schools at the event.
Bringing Ideas to Life Student Design Thinking Projects
Smart Bin
Ekya learners created an innovative ‘smart bin’ system that incentivizes individuals to properly segregate waste by rewarding them for disposing of it in the correct bins.
Garbage Scanner
As part of this initiative, Ekya learners developed a cutting-edge scanner that scans garbage and provides citizens with guidance on the correct bin for disposal.
Dust App
Ekya learners created a user-friendly app that enables citizens to easily locate garbage bins in their vicinity. These bins are equipped with advanced sensors and shutters that remain closed, providing a particularly useful feature during rainy seasons and minimizing unpleasant odors.
Crew Aider
A specially designed device was created to assist the elderly who struggle with hand and arm mobility, making it difficult for them to sign documents or hold writing instruments. This innovative tool features a strap fixed to a frame that provides wrist support, enabling individuals to sign or write with greater ease. Ekya learners were behind the development of this assistive technology.
Energy Tracks
A track system was designed for footpaths to harness energy and power street lights. This encourages the elderly to walk and stay fit. Special wheelchairs were also designed to move on these tracks, promoting accessibility. Ekya learners developed this innovative solution.
The E-Pill Reminder
To help the elderly stay on top of their medication schedules, Ekya learners created the E-pill reminder. Drawing from personal experiences, they aimed to simplify the often cumbersome process of managing multiple medications. This innovative device sends reminders to the user’s phone and features blinking lights on the pill box itself, clearly indicating which medication to take.