The most interesting design challenges aren't products. They're people. This is where I explore design thinking as a tool for social change.
A curious dive into designing for social good in an attempt to solve one of India's wicked problems — female literacy, both children and adults. This was an optional coursework assignment that I worked on and felt strongly about. I thought it would be a good opportunity to apply a design thinking approach to solving something as critical and complex as literacy in a developing country.
During the 2026 water crisis in Pune (July to August), buildings were forced to conserve water, with tankers supplying it for only one to two hours a day. Apartments ranged from 2 to 4 BHK, yet every household drew from the same shared source. Without visibility into who uses how much, some households may take more than their share while others go without what they need. This experiment explores how a regulated water monitoring system could make consumption transparent, encourage fair use, and ensure every household gets what it needs when water is scarce.