Prajna
Empowering underprivileged communities through accessible education in design thinking and ethical frameworks via Prajna.
Our Mission
We believe that design thinking and ethical frameworks should be accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status. Prajna's program aims to bridge the gap and provide quality education to underprivileged communities.
Our Impact
Making a difference in communities through design education via Prajna
Prajna Curriculum
Our 8-week comprehensive design thinking and ethics curriculum, crafted for underprivileged communities. Each week focuses on practical learning outcomes and real-world problem-solving.
Concepts Covered
- •What is Design Thinking
- •Human-centered approach
- •The 5 simple steps (Feel, Find, Think, Make, Try)
- •Understanding feelings and empathy
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will be able to explain what Design Thinking is in simple terms
- Children will understand that problem-solving starts by thinking about people
- Children will practice observing and listening to understand others' needs
Concepts Covered
- •Synthesizing empathy into a problem
- •Crafting 'How Can We Help?' questions
- •Community challenges & local problems
- •Identifying who needs help (stakeholders)
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will be able to identify a core problem from observations
- Children will be able to rephrase problems into 'How Can We Help?' questions
- Children will select one community challenge for their project
Concepts Covered
- •Brainstorming techniques
- •Generating a wide range of solutions
- •Understanding 'being fair' and 'kind'
- •Evaluating ideas for positive/negative impact
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will be able to generate multiple ideas (including silly ones)
- Children will learn to build on each other's ideas
- Children will be able to evaluate if their ideas are kind and fair to others
Concepts Covered
- •Purpose of making a model
- •Creating simple, low-fidelity prototypes
- •How to give and receive feedback
- •Sharing ideas constructively
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will be able to create a basic, low-fidelity model of their solution
- Children will learn how to present their ideas clearly
- Children will practice giving constructive feedback using 'I like, I wonder, I wish'
Concepts Covered
- •How to try out models with users
- •Observing user interactions
- •Analyzing feedback systematically
- •Deciding what changes to make
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will understand the purpose of testing their solutions
- Children will practice observing how others interact with their models
- Children will identify key areas for improving their ideas
Concepts Covered
- •Implementing feedback
- •Improving the solution
- •Understanding responsibility and trust
- •Making good choices in ethical dilemmas
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will implement changes to their models based on feedback
- Children will understand the concept of responsibility
- Children will explain their reasoning for ethical choices
Concepts Covered
- •How to tell a clear project story
- •Presenting ideas to others
- •How ideas can help for a long time
- •Identifying community helpers and supporters
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will be able to structure a simple story about their project
- Children will practice presenting their ideas clearly and confidently
- Children will identify potential helpers in their community
Concepts Covered
- •Finalizing projects
- •Practicing presentations
- •Community Heroes Showcase
- •Reflecting on learning journey
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Children will present their Design Thinking projects to an audience
- Children will articulate their problem-solving process and solution
- Children will reflect on their learning and their role as 'community heroes'
Note: We keep updating our curriculum each month. For the latest curriculum, please visit prajnafoundation.com
Prajna Gallery
Explore photos from our Prajna workshops, events, and student projects that showcase the impact of our design thinking and ethics education.
Design Thinking Workshop
Community Center, New Delhi
Final Project Presentations
Youth Center, Mumbai
Prototyping Session
Rural School, Rajasthan
Ethics Framework Discussion
Community Library, Bangalore
Community Field Research
Village Outreach, Tamil Nadu
Project Exhibition
Public School, Kolkata
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of educators, designers, and community workers is committed to making design thinking and ethics education accessible to all through Prajna.
Dr. Sharma has over 15 years of experience in design education and has worked with underprivileged communities across India. She founded Prajna to make design thinking accessible to all.
Rahul specializes in creating accessible educational content. He has developed curricula for various educational initiatives and brings his expertise in simplifying complex concepts.
Ananya has a background in philosophy and ethics. She ensures that our curriculum incorporates strong ethical frameworks and considerations for responsible design.
Vikram works directly with communities and NGO partners to identify needs and implement our programs. He has extensive experience in community development.
Meera leads our workshops and training sessions. With a background in design and education, she excels at making design thinking accessible to diverse audiences.
Arjun measures the impact of our programs and helps us continuously improve. He has a background in social research and program evaluation.
Our NGO Partners
We collaborate with 35+ NGOs and community organizations to bring Prajna's design thinking and ethics education to underprivileged communities.
