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A Designathon by SMI SIGCHI
A Designathon by SMI SIGCHI
Srishti Manipal Institute, Bengaluru
Srishti Manipal Institute, Bengaluru
18th and 19th January, 2025
18th and 19th January, 2025
What is Envision?
EnVision is an inter-college designathon that brings together imaginative minds to take on forward-thinking challenges in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI). Over 2 days of intense, hands-on collaboration, the participants dive deep into crafting bold concepts, innovative products, and human-centred experiences while accessing expert mentorship, gaining sprint experience alongside top talent, engaging in interdisciplinary evaluation, and building meaningful collaborations to make the experience truly rewarding.
Event Highlights
EnVision 2025, held on 18th & 19th January, brought together 100+ students for two days of innovation, exploration, and spirited competition. With a prize pool of ₹37,000 and 5 themes under speculative HCI, the event became a dynamic space where young designers and technologists explored the future of speculative design.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Congratulations to the winners!
1st Prize
₹18,000
Totally spice
2nd Prize
₹12,000
Genuinely
3rd Prize
₹7,000
NextWave
Congratulations to all the winners!
Envsion 2025 Podium
The success of EnVision 2025 which took place over two full days on campus. This was our first large-scale event, and we’re thrilled with how it turned out.
Totally Spice
Anchita Gopkumar, Richa M Kurian, Sarayuu Reddy (RV University)
YubiVerse reimagines nutrition through real-time gut microbiome analysis, offering personalised insights, gamified engagement, and instant food access via 3D printing kiosks.
Totally Spice
Anchita Gopkumar, Richa M Kurian, Sarayuu Reddy (RV University)
YubiVerse reimagines nutrition through real-time gut microbiome analysis, offering personalised insights, gamified engagement, and instant food access via 3D printing kiosks.
Totally Spice
Anchita Gopkumar, Richa M Kurian, Sarayuu Reddy (RV University)
YubiVerse reimagines nutrition through real-time gut microbiome analysis, offering personalised insights, gamified engagement, and instant food access via 3D printing kiosks.
Genuinely
Ezhilan M, Saumya Babbar, Kshiraja Raghav Ragothaman, Aditya Rajesh Iyer (Srishti Manipal Institute)
ate. a friendly, story-driven app that encourages lasting healthy habits with personalisation, positive reinforcement, and a “buddy, not trainer” approach.
Genuinely
Ezhilan M, Saumya Babbar, Kshiraja Raghav Ragothaman, Aditya Rajesh Iyer (Srishti Manipal Institute)
ate. a friendly, story-driven app that encourages lasting healthy habits with personalisation, positive reinforcement, and a “buddy, not trainer” approach.
Genuinely
Ezhilan M, Saumya Babbar, Kshiraja Raghav Ragothaman, Aditya Rajesh Iyer (Srishti Manipal Institute)
ate. a friendly, story-driven app that encourages lasting healthy habits with personalisation, positive reinforcement, and a “buddy, not trainer” approach.
NextWave
Adishree Karthikeyan, Harika SA, Harshini Mridula Mohan, Niyanthri R Sridhar, Reuben Jacob Thomas (RV University)
GreenGrid presents a bio-inspired system for climate adaptability, utilising solar-powered robotic birds, AI, and satellite data to detect wildfires, monitor biodiversity, and protect forest ecosystems in real-time.
NextWave
Adishree Karthikeyan, Harika SA, Harshini Mridula Mohan, Niyanthri R Sridhar, Reuben Jacob Thomas (RV University)
GreenGrid presents a bio-inspired system for climate adaptability, utilising solar-powered robotic birds, AI, and satellite data to detect wildfires, monitor biodiversity, and protect forest ecosystems in real-time.
NextWave
Adishree Karthikeyan, Harika SA, Harshini Mridula Mohan, Niyanthri R Sridhar, Reuben Jacob Thomas (RV University)
GreenGrid presents a bio-inspired system for climate adaptability, utilising solar-powered robotic birds, AI, and satellite data to detect wildfires, monitor biodiversity, and protect forest ecosystems in real-time.
Timeline
Day 1
8:30 am
Reporting and Registration
9:00 am
Inauguration
9:30 am
Room allocation and
Wifi set up
10:00 am
Round 1
Meet the mentors
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Round 1 Continuation
3:00 pm
Round 1 Evaluation
4:30 pm
Round 1 Results
7:30 pm
Round 2 on campus
working hours
Day 2
8:00 am
Reporting and Regrouping
9:00 am
Round 2
10:00 am
Meet the mentors
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Final Leg
Preparing for the pitch
4:00 pm
Pitch to judges
Q and A
7:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
7:30 pm
Designathon Concludes
Day 1
8:30 am
Reporting and Registration
9:00 am
Inauguration
9:30 am
Room allocation and
Wifi set up
10:00 am
Round 1
Meet the mentors
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Round 1 Continuation
3:00 pm
Round 1 Evaluation
4:30 pm
Round 1 Results
7:30 pm
Round 2 on campus
working hours
Day 2
8:00 am
Reporting and Regrouping
9:00 am
Round 2
10:00 am
Meet the mentors
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Final Leg
Preparing for the pitch
4:00 pm
Pitch to judges
Q and A
7:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
7:30 pm
Designathon Concludes
Round Details
Round 1
Time:
4 hours
Deliverables: Project/Idea Proposal
SMI Faculty and Thesis Students
Round 1
Time:
4 hours
Deliverables: Project/Idea Proposal
SMI Faculty and Thesis Students
Round 1
Time:
4 hours
Deliverables: Project/Idea Proposal
SMI Faculty and Thesis Students
Round 2
Round 2
Time:
9 hours
Deliverables: Pitch to Judges!
Srishti Faculty and Thesis Students
Say hello to the Judges!
Narendra Ghate
Senior Vice President at HDFC bank
Narendra Ghate is the Head of Design at HDFC Bank, where he focuses on transforming India's financial landscape through innovative design strategies. With over 25 years of experience, he was instrumental in establishing the Design Agency Business at Tata Elxsi, helping it become one of Asia's largest design agencies. His leadership has garnered numerous accolades, and he actively contributes to the design community by lecturing and serving as a jury member for various design awards.
Narendra Ghate
Senior Vice President at HDFC bank
Narendra Ghate is the Head of Design at HDFC Bank, where he focuses on transforming India's financial landscape through innovative design strategies. With over 25 years of experience, he was instrumental in establishing the Design Agency Business at Tata Elxsi, helping it become one of Asia's largest design agencies. His leadership has garnered numerous accolades, and he actively contributes to the design community by lecturing and serving as a jury member for various design awards.
Shivpriya V
Entrepreneur
Shivpriya V is the Director of Supply Chain Insights and Analytics at Philips, where she drives impactful solutions through her expertise in program management, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. With a robust background that includes roles at Accenture and Unilever, she excels in supply chain management, financial reporting, and product development. Her proficiency in data visualization and executive reporting enhances decision-making processes, while her leadership skills foster team collaboration and organizational success.
Shivpriya V
Entrepreneur
Shivpriya V is the Director of Supply Chain Insights and Analytics at Philips, where she drives impactful solutions through her expertise in program management, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. With a robust background that includes roles at Accenture and Unilever, she excels in supply chain management, financial reporting, and product development. Her proficiency in data visualization and executive reporting enhances decision-making processes, while her leadership skills foster team collaboration and organizational success.
Hemanth Ramesh
Senior Design Manager at Infosys
Hemanth Ramesh is a Senior Design Manager at Infosys,
leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with
client goals. He develops frameworks that connect business and user needs, defines visions for new features based on user research, and produces user-centered design outputs. With expertise in CX strategies and visual design, he identifies business value opportunities and manages creative aspects of sales pursuits.
Hemanth Ramesh
Senior Design Manager at Infosys
Hemanth Ramesh is a Senior Design Manager at Infosys,
leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with
client goals. He develops frameworks that connect business and user needs, defines visions for new features based on user research, and produces user-centered design outputs. With expertise in CX strategies and visual design, he identifies business value opportunities and manages creative aspects of sales pursuits.
and… meet our Mentors!
Arvind Venkatadari
Expertise: STEM, Education, Data Visualization, Social Sector Technologies, Electronics & Modem Design, Systems Integration, Pre-Sales, and Open Source in Education.
Prerna Shinde
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR weather Application, VR for anxiety in students, VR in estate,retail etc. Interactive Design, Creative Coding, System Design, Business Innovation
Vivek Garady
Expertise: Nature conservation/conservation ecology, education and pedagogy, Data Visualization
Vineeta Rath
Expertise: Certified Usability Analyst, Persuasive Design, Omnichannel Strategy, System Design, Product Semantics
Ranjeet Hegde
Expertise: Interactive Sound Art and Technology, Digital Tool Development for Art and Performance, Real-Time Programming and Physical Modeling Systems
Ajai Narendran
Expertise: Data mining algorithms, Knowledge Management, Complexity Science Experimental optics, Science Communication
Eshwar Venkatesh
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design
Aarushi Kakkar
Expertise: Design thinking , Service design , Marketing , HCD. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Creative and applied computation
Siddhant Rander
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design.
Mrinalini Kumar
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design
Rianna Chattopadhyay
Expertise: Design thinking, Marketing, HCD, UX and UI design, Service design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design.
Manvi Jaju
Expertise: Design thinking, Digital Marketing, branding, Advertising, Graphic design
Nipun Dham
Expertise: 3d generalist, VFX composition and storytelling.
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Say hello to the Judges!
Narendra Ghate
Senior Vice President at HDFC bank
Narendra Ghate is the Head of Design at HDFC Bank, where he focuses on transforming India's financial landscape
through innovative design strategies. With over 25 years of experience, he was instrumental in establishing the
Design Agency Business at Tata Elxsi, helping it become one of Asia's largest design agencies. His leadership has
garnered numerous accolades, and he actively contributes to the design community by lecturing and serving as a
jury member for various design awards.
Narendra Ghate
Senior Vice President at HDFC bank
Narendra Ghate is the Head of Design at HDFC Bank, where he focuses on transforming India's financial landscape through innovative design strategies. With over 25 years of experience, he was instrumental in establishing the Design Agency Business at Tata Elxsi, helping it become one of Asia's largest design agencies. His leadership has garnered numerous accolades, and he actively contributes to the design community by lecturing and serving as a jury member for various design awards.
Shivpriya V
Entrepreneur
Shivpriya is known for her roles such as Director of Supply Chain Insights and Analytics at Philips (Former), Associate
Vice President - Client Service Delivery Portfolio at Accenture, and Lead Project Manager at Unilever. She
encompasses expertise in supply chain management, finance, financial reporting, data analytics, and program
management.
Her proficiency in artificial intelligence, business insights, product development, project portfolio management, team
leadership, and data visualization further enhances her ability to deliver impactful solutions. Additionally, her skills in
executive reporting and team building are critical for driving organizational success across these roles.
Shivpriya V
Entrepreneur
Shivpriya V is the Director of Supply Chain Insights and Analytics at Philips, where she drives impactful solutions through her expertise in program management, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. With a robust background that includes roles at Accenture and Unilever, she excels in supply chain management, financial reporting, and product development. Her proficiency in data visualization and executive reporting enhances decision-making processes, while her leadership skills foster team collaboration and organizational success.
Hemanth Ramesh
Senior Design Manager at Infosys
Hemanth Ramesh is a Senior Design Manager at Infosys,
leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with client goals. He develops
frameworks that connect business and user needs, defines visions for new features based on user research,
and produces user-centered design outputs. With expertise in CX strategies and visual design,
he identifies business value opportunities and manages creative aspects of sales pursuits.
Hemanth Ramesh
Senior Design Manager at Infosys
Hemanth Ramesh is a Senior Design Manager at Infosys,
leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with client goals. He develops frameworks that connect business and user needs, defines visions for new features based on user research, and produces user-centered design outputs. With expertise in CX strategies and visual design, he identifies business value opportunities and manages creative aspects of sales pursuits.
and… meet our Mentors!
Arvind Venkatadari
Expertise: STEM, Education, Data Visualization, Social Sector Technologies, Electronics & Modem Design, Systems Integration, Pre-Sales, and Open Source in Education.
Prerna Shinde
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR weather Application, VR for anxiety in students, VR in estate,retail etc. Interactive Design, Creative Coding, System Design, Business Innovation
Vivek Garady
Expertise: Nature conservation/conservation ecology, education and pedagogy, Data Visualization
Vineeta Rath
Expertise: Certified Usability Analyst, Persuasive Design, Omnichannel Strategy, System Design, Product Semantics
Ranjeet Hegde
Expertise: Interactive Sound Art and Technology, Digital Tool Development for Art and Performance, Real-Time Programming and Physical Modeling Systems
Ajai Narendran
Expertise: Data mining algorithms, Knowledge Management, Complexity Science Experimental optics, Science Communication
Eshwar Venkatesh
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design
Aarushi Kakkar
Expertise: Design thinking , Service design , Marketing , HCD. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Creative and applied computation
Siddhant Rander
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design.
Mrinalini Kumar
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design
Rianna Chattopadhyay
Expertise: Design thinking, Marketing, HCD, UX and UI design, Service design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design.
Manvi Jaju
Expertise: Design thinking, Digital Marketing, branding, Advertising, Graphic design
Nipun Dham
Expertise: 3d generalist, VFX composition and storytelling.
Arvind Venkatadari
Expertise: STEM, Education, Data Visualization, Social Sector Technologies, Electronics & Modem Design, Systems Integration, Pre-Sales, and Open Source in Education.
Prerna Shinde
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR weather Application, VR for anxiety in students, VR in estate,retail etc. Interactive Design, Creative Coding, System Design, Business Innovation
Vivek Garady
Expertise: Nature conservation/conservation ecology, education and pedagogy, Data Visualization
Vineeta Rath
Expertise: Certified Usability Analyst, Persuasive Design, Omnichannel Strategy, System Design, Product Semantics
Ranjeet Hegde
Expertise: Interactive Sound Art and Technology, Digital Tool Development for Art and Performance, Real-Time Programming and Physical Modeling Systems
Ajai Narendran
Expertise: Data mining algorithms, Knowledge Management, Complexity Science Experimental optics, Science Communication
Eshwar Venkatesh
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design
Aarushi Kakkar
Expertise: Design thinking , Service design , Marketing , HCD. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Creative and applied computation
Siddhant Rander
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design.
Mrinalini Kumar
Expertise: Design thinking, HCD, Product design, UX and UI design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design
Rianna Chattopadhyay
Expertise: Design thinking, Marketing, HCD, UX and UI design, Service design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Human Centered design.
Manvi Jaju
Expertise: Design thinking, Digital Marketing, branding, Advertising, Graphic design
Nipun Dham
Expertise: 3d generalist, VFX composition and storytelling.
Here's a glimpse of last year
Here's a glimpse of last year
The success of EnVision 2025 which took place over two full days on campus. This was our club’s first large-scale event, and we’re thrilled with how it turned out.
The Chinni in the sig-CHAI
The Chinni in the sig-CHAI
The Core Committee
Sanjana Bhoopathi
Chapter Chair
Ananya Krishnan
Creatives Co- head
Anagha Rao
Creatives Co- head
Gayatri Jadhav
Collaborations head
Shravani Agashi
Treasurer | Events
Chaitanya Vats
Web and Tech head
Aditi Mundra
Projects head
Manvi Jaju
Secretary
The Creatives Team
Amit Prasad
VCSB, Year 2
Ananya Challapalli
CAC, Year 3
Drishti Arora
BSSD, Year 2
Namrata Baruah
HCD, Year 2
Prieta Krishna
HCD, Year 2
Shriya Vanapalli
VCSB, Year 3
The Events Team
Aditi Gogate
CAC, Year 3
Ipsita Praveen
HCD, Year 2
Ritika Musthyala
HCD, Year 2
Riya Phalak
HCD, Year 3
Roohani Arora
PSD, Year 3
Akshaya Choudam
VCSB, Year 2
The Web and Tech Team
Akshaya Arun Nadig
VCSB, Year 2
Ruchika Kulkarni
CAC, Year 3
Eera Dubey
HCD, Year 3
Sailee Khaparde
HCD, Year 3
Eshwar Venkatesan
HCD, Year 4
Ashik Arul Clement
CAC, Year 3
Arya Mohan
HCD, Year 3
Saachi Junagade
HCD, Year 2
The Projects Team
Diya Bijoy
HCD, Year 2
Jovita Mathew
BSSD, Year 2
Shreya Kolalapudi
HCD, Year 3
Prakruthi Sundar
HCD, Year 3
The Collaborations Team
Ashmita Biswas
BSSD, Year 2
Maanya Bhargava
HCD, Year 2
Shashwat Gupta
BSSD, Year 2
