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where design meets technology, and

the chai is always (too) sweet

where design meets technology, and

the chai is always (too) sweet

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SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.

SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul Khola
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
Design Karkhana
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
Design Sabha
23rd September 2025 – 100+ Attendees
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.

They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.

Atul Khola
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Design Karkhana
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
23rd September 2025 - 100+ Attendees
Design Sabha
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.
They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
Atul Khola
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Design Karkhana
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
23rd September 2025 - 100+ Attendees
Design Sabha
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.
They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
Atul Khola
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Design Karkhana
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
23rd September 2025 - 100+ Attendees
Design Sabha
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.
They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.
Atul Khola
SigChai Podcast Ep2 Part 1
Atul spills the tea on how motivation in design comes not from loving problems but from hating something enough that you feel compelled to fix it. He also delves into being authentic as a designer, finding a style and navigating networking in today's age
24th October 2025 – 40 Attendees
Design Karkhana
Spanning 3 hours, our signature Figma workshop equipped attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of the interface and its tools. The workshop included introduction to features like auto layout and basic prototyping. Through the workshop, participants attempted to replicate the home page of the Spotify app.
23rd September 2025 - 100+ Attendees
Design Sabha
SMI SIGCHI's first event of 2025 brought together 100+ students and 5 of our fourth years: Srishti Praveen, Lipi Chopra, Av Suhaas, Chethana Arun and Niharika Ghadge for an evening of intern stories and practical portfolio advice.
They emphasised that portfolios should tell your story and show your process, not perfection, and that a few thoughtful projects and genuine connections matter more than endless work or tools. Ideas always outshine interfaces.

10/18

SMI SIGCHI launches

w/ Pranjal Jain

09/23

Design Sammelan

w/ Roohi and Aalia from
SAP Labs

12/23

Design Sammelan

w/ Nikita and Prathap from Google

01/24

In-House Website

our first website, built and designed by the team!

03/24

Potfolio 101

a new initiative launches

05/25

Beyond Pixels Podcast

w/ Naveen, Mrinalini and Siddhant

10/24

Design Karkhana

w/ Sanjana, Shravani, Roohani, Riya, Aditi

01/25

Envision

w/ Narendra Ghate, Shivpriya V & Hemanth Ramesh,

03/25

Design Sammelan

w/ Harshita Hassani

03/25

In-house Workshop

w/ Chaitanya, Sanjana, Ananya and Gayatri

04/25

Sig-Chai Podcast

w/ Arvind Venkatadri & Vivek Garady

09/25

Design Sabha

w/ Srishti, Lipi, Suhaas, Niharika, and Chetana

10/25

Design Karkhana

w/ Anagha, Akshaya, Amit and Priteta

A Brief History of SIGCHI

10/18

SMI SIGCHI launches

w/ Pranjal Jain

09/23

Design Sammelan

w/ Roohi and Aalia from
SAP Labs

12/23

Design Sammelan

w/ Nikita and Prathap from Google

01/24

In-House Website

our first website, built and designed by the team!

03/24

Potfolio 101

a new initiative launches

05/24

Beyond Pixels Podcast

w/ Naveen, Mrinalini and Siddhant

10/24

Design Karkhana

w/ Sanjana, Shravani, Roohani, Riya, Aditi

01/25

Envision

w/ Narendra Ghate, Shivpriya V & Hemanth Ramesh,

03/25

Design Sammelan

w/ Harshita Hassani

03/25

In-house Workshop

w/ Chaitanya, Sanjana, Ananya and Gayatri

04/25

Sig-Chai Podcast

w/ Arvind Venkatadri & Vivek Garady

09/25

Design Sabha

w/ Srishti, Lipi, Suhaas, Niharika, and Chetana

10/25

Design Karkhana

w/ Anagha, Akshaya, Amit and Priteta

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ACM

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the premier global community of computing researchers, educators, practitioners and students.

ACM is the leading body working on defining what computing can and should do. They see a world where computing helps solve tomorrow’s problems – where people use their knowledge and skills to advance the computing profession and make a positive social impact in the world.

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SIGCHI

Special Interest Group on Computer Human Interaction (SIGCHI) is the premier international society for professionals, academics and students who are interested in human-technology and human-computer interaction (HCI).

SIGCHI provides a forum for the discussion of all aspects of HCI through their conferences, publications, web sites, email discussion groups, and other services.

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