The process of learning continues throughout life, a large part of learning consists of seeing, understanding and absorbing the things around. Design also plays an important role in solving existing problems in a way because the DNA of building anything is actually design. It gives us the tools to look at the same problems differently, find solutions to them. Breaking down complex problems into smaller simpler parts is part of design thinking. Design education connects learners to reality and gives them the knowledge and experience to work on solutions. However, even today, most people consider design to be only an aesthetic craft, whereas design thinking is a social technology in which it is necessary to understand human behavior along with practical tools. The best part is that today we are among such countries which are considered to be rich in options. Opening up the avenues to take new ideas and innovation to entrepreneurship, creative solutions to challenges and difficulties This is possible only when we bring into question even the things that we think we know about them. The minds in which the seeds of innovative ideas are sown are risk-takers and those who learn from defeat and move on. Like Bala Mahajan of NID and N. Pandit designed Tiger Toilets with Earthworm Bio Digester System which is a sustainable solution suited to the resourcefulness of rural areas.
Understanding is part of design thinking. Take only the sports related to your life. How fast is the gaming industry changing from toys. Sports are not limited to entertainment but are making space in sectors like education, design thinking, technology, health care and craft. Many innovations are made possible through design, from digital to board games, toys, play space sports equipment, activity kits and interactive experiences with sports. Could you imagine the power of design in critical care medical devices before today? Probably not because this sector has been dependent on imports. but the reality is that
One of our students, Shefali Bohra, along with her classmate, designed such a medical device (dotplot), with the help of which any woman can easily detect breast cancer.
Companies are looking for such young talent who can run at their own pace. Therefore it is important that the students keep themselves updated, upskill themselves according to the needs of the industry. Don't just do internships decided by educational institutions. Do as many internships as possible. See for yourself how things work in reality. If possible, try becoming an entrepreneur on the basis of your idea.
