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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, a 2-day immersive designathon combining creativity and exploration! Get a chance to challenge your capabilities, get mentored by a varied set of experts and learn to think on the go as you navigate through the 3 rounds

Theme

Speculative and Futuristic Human-Computer Interaction & Human Centered Design . The theme encourages you to ask questions like "What if?" while challenging and expanding the boundaries of what currently exists

Who is Eligible

This event is open for any student studying design, engineering, or a day dreamer. Perfect for those passionate about rethinking artificial intelligence, augmented realities, ethical design, and sustainable futures!

Mentorship

Critical
Mentorship

Get paired up with mentors who suit your team's vision best, learn from those who've seen it all!

Get paired with mentors who align with your vision, gaining insights from experienced experts!

Interdisciplinary Evaluation

Interdisciplinary
Evaluation

Interdisciplinary Evaluation

Build onto ideas that encourage the practical applications of Human-Computer Interaction and Human Centered Design while bringing in YOUR expertise!

Apply Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Centered Design principles while showcasing your expertise!

Sprint Experience

Sprint
Experience

Have fun while participating in fast paced, energetic creation! Learn to think on your feet, and work-smart not just work-hard.

Enjoy fast-paced, energetic creation while honing skills to think quickly and work smartly.

Collaborations Opportunity

Collaborations
Opportunity

Collaborations Opportunity

The perfect opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to transformative ideas alongside your peers from across the city who want to make a lasting impact on the world of the future

Network, learn, and collaborate with peers from across the city to shape transformative ideas for the future.

Congratulations to the winners!

1st Prize

1st Prize

1st Prize

7000

₹18,000

₹18,000

totally spice

totally spice

2nd Prize

2nd Prize

2nd Prize

5000

₹12,000

₹12,000

Genuinely

Genuinely

3rd Prize

3rd Prize

3rd Prize

3000

₹7,000

₹7,000

NextWave

NextWave

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

Results

Congratulations to the Round 1 Qualifiers!

If your team is listed here, you have successfully cleared round 1.

Team Name

Artopians

Artopians

Team Name

Next

Wave

Team Name

Genuinely

Panchayat

ASM.org

totally

spice

Team Name

PRISM

Navigigators

Team Name

Das&Co

Team Name

Major

men

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

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.

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

ASM.org

Genuinely

Artopians

NextWave

PRISM

Panchayat

Totally Spice

Majormen

Navigigators

Das&Co

Results

Congratulations to the Round 1 Qualifiers!

If your team is listed here, you have successfully cleared round 1.

ASM.org

Genuinely

Artopians

NextWave

PRISM

Panchayat

Totally Spice

Majormen

Navigigators

Das&Co

Results

Congratulations to the Round 1 Qualifiers!

If your team is listed here, you have successfully cleared round 1.