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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.
Why Join us
1st Prize
1st Prize
1st Prize
7000
₹18,000
₹18,000
2nd Prize
2nd Prize
2nd Prize
5000
₹12,000
₹12,000
3rd Prize
3rd Prize
3rd Prize
3000
₹7,000
₹7,000
Why Join us
Why Join us
1st Prize
₹18,000
2nd Prize
₹12,000
3rd Prize
₹7,000
Timeline
Day 1
7:30 am
Reporting and Registration
9:00 am
Inauguration
problem statement reveal
9:30 am
Event Briefing
Wifi set up
10:00 am
Round 1
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Round 1 Results
2:15 pm
Round 2
Meet the Mentors
6:30 pm
Evaluation of Round 2
7:30 pm
Round 2 Results
Day 2
8:00 am
Reporting and Regrouping
9:00 am
Round 3 begins
10:00 am
Meet Industry Mentors
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Final Leg
4:00 pm
Last Submission Slot
Proposal Pitch
7:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
7:30 pm
Designathon Concludes
Day 1
7:30 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.
Debjani Roy
Expertise: Community-based collaborative work, Socio-Technical Design, Understanding Social Consciousness, Design for Healthcare interventions
Chaitanya Krishnan
Expertise: 3D art and animation, Gaming, VR and AR, Visual Literacy.
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.
Varun Padmanabhan
Expertise: Design thinking, Digital Marketing, branding, Advertising, Graphic design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Creative and Applied Computation.
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.
Debjani Roy
Expertise: Community-based collaborative work, Socio-Technical Design, Understanding Social Consciousness, Design for Healthcare interventions
Chaitanya Krishnan
Expertise: 3D art and animation, Gaming, VR and AR, Visual Literacy.
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.
Varun Padmanabhan
Expertise: Design thinking, Digital Marketing, branding, Advertising, Graphic design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Creative and Applied Computation.
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.
Debjani Roy
Expertise: Community-based collaborative work, Socio-Technical Design, Understanding Social Consciousness, Design for Healthcare interventions
Chaitanya Krishnan
Expertise: 3D art and animation, Gaming, VR and AR, Visual Literacy.
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.
Varun Padmanabhan
Expertise: Design thinking, Digital Marketing, branding, Advertising, Graphic design. Academic year: 4th year Bdes. Creative and Applied Computation.
Nipun Dham
Expertise: 3d generalist, VFX composition and storytelling.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any prior experience to participate?
No, you do not need any experience to be a part of Envision. All we ask is that you’re registered as a college student and an enthu cutlet!
Do I need any prior experience to participate?
No, you do not need any experience to be a part of Envision. All we ask is that you’re registered as a college student and an enthu cutlet!
Do I need any prior experience to participate?
No, you do not need any experience to be a part of Envision. All we ask is that you’re registered as a college student and an enthu cutlet!
What do we need to carry and what are the facilities that will be provided?
Carry your laptops, charger and any other electronics you might need, we also encourage carrying simple writing/sketching supplies that could help in the ideation phase!. Wifi facilities and extension cords with charging points will be provided.
What do we need to carry and what are the facilities that will be provided?
Carry your laptops, charger and any other electronics you might need, we also encourage carrying simple writing/sketching supplies that could help in the ideation phase!. Wifi facilities and extension cords with charging points will be provided.
What do we need to carry and what are the facilities that will be provided?
Carry your laptops, charger and any other electronics you might need, we also encourage carrying simple writing/sketching supplies that could help in the ideation phase!. Wifi facilities and extension cords with charging points will be provided.
Are there transportation facilities available?
Yes! Transportation facilities will be available at night when you’ll be heading back home.
Are there transportation facilities available?
Yes! Transportation facilities will be available at night when you’ll be heading back home.
Are there transportation facilities available?
Yes! Transportation facilities will be available at night when you’ll be heading back home.
Is a registration fee?
Yes. There is a registration fee of 300/- applicable for MAHE students and 500/- for general participation. If you are registering as a team, please note that you will have to pay for each member individually. Ex - team of 4 will have to pay the required fee 4 different times.
Is a registration fee?
Yes. There is a registration fee of 300/- applicable for MAHE students and 500/- for general participation. If you are registering as a team, please note that you will have to pay for each member individually. Ex - team of 4 will have to pay the required fee 4 different times.
Is a registration fee?
Yes. There is a registration fee of 300/- applicable for MAHE students and 500/- for general participation. If you are registering as a team, please note that you will have to pay for each member individually. Ex - team of 4 will have to pay the required fee 4 different times.
What are the provisions for food?
We’ll be providing everyone with snacks, tea and coffee on both days. Day 2 [Round 2] participants will be provided lunch as well.
What are the provisions for food?
We’ll be providing everyone with snacks, tea and coffee on both days. Day 2 [Round 2] participants will be provided lunch as well.
What are the provisions for food?
We’ll be providing everyone with snacks, tea and coffee on both days. Day 2 [Round 2] participants will be provided lunch as well.
Will the event be overnight?
The event won’t be overnight. The campus working hours will be spread over two days [18th and 19th January]. However, teams selected for Round 2 are allowed to work overnight remotely.
Will the event be overnight?
The event won’t be overnight. The campus working hours will be spread over two days [18th and 19th January]. However, teams selected for Round 2 are allowed to work overnight remotely.
Will the event be overnight?
The event won’t be overnight. The campus working hours will be spread over two days [18th and 19th January]. However, teams selected for Round 2 are allowed to work overnight remotely.
Is our workspace restricted to the campus?
Yes. We’ll need you to keep all your work restricted to the SMI academic area, unless done overnight during round 2.
Is our workspace restricted to the campus?
Yes. We’ll need you to keep all your work restricted to the SMI academic area, unless done overnight during round 2.
Is our workspace restricted to the campus?
Yes. We’ll need you to keep all your work restricted to the SMI academic area, unless done overnight during round 2.
