Design stories

Nani 1.0 taught me how much possibility could exist within discarded materials. It began with the simple idea of transforming textile scraps into yarn and grew into a series of experiments with weaving, knitting, crochet, fabric, polythene and other forms of waste. The final material was vibrant, tactile and expressive, but once I began looking at it as a material for production rather than purely as an experiment, I realised that there were a few things that needed to evolve

If Nani began with a question about what to do with materials that had already been discarded, the next question was much more practical: how do you actually transform them into something useful? My immediate instinct was to turn the fabric scraps into yarn. I have been knitting for years, so yarn is one of the most intuitive textile forms for me to think through. When I look at a piece of fabric, I naturally start thinking about how it could be cut, twisted, joined or transf

Nani began as an exploration of waste, but the more I worked on it, the more it became a question about responsibility. As designers, we spend much of our time thinking about how something should look, feel and function. We think about the person who will use it, the material we will make it from and the story we want it to tell. But there is another question that is just as important: what happens to it when that story is over? Every object we design enters a larger system.

The nani project is our ongoing quest to give discarded fabrics a second life. Over the past 3 years, we’ve experimented with various fabric upcycling and manipulation techniques to create what we now love as the nani yarn. Each part of the process is completely done by hand, to be an homage to how my nani always knit her love into our sweaters. We believe we can only truly respect a material, if we’re mindful about how we use it. This project started with a simple question;

The Neev weighted jacket Neev is an academic project done in collaboration with developmental specialists at Wellmom Antenatal, and MKW Hospital, Delhi. Dr. Rashmi Bawa is an occupational therapist and a neuro paedriatrics specialist with over 25 years of experience with children combatting Sensory processing disorders. This project focuses on designing a range of adaptive accessories to help individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) manage their symptoms effectively

Adaptive design is a crucial approach in various fields, including architecture, fashion, technology, and healthcare. It focuses on creating solutions that accommodate diverse needs, ensuring inclusivity and functionality for individuals with varying abilities. Unlike traditional design, which often follows a one-size-fits-all approach, adaptive design prioritizes flexibility, user comfort, and accessibility. It recognizes that human needs are diverse and constantly changing,

Social discrimination against individuals struggling with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a pervasive issue rooted in a lack of awareness and understanding. People with SPD often face challenges in processing sensory information, which can manifest as unusual behaviors that society may misinterpret as disruptive, uncooperative, or inappropriate. These individuals frequently encounter exclusion, judgment, and even ridicule in social, educational, and professional settings

This questionnaire gives essential insights into the specific needs of the person and creates an IIP - Individual Intervention Plan, to address the sensory issues. This questionnaire contains 125 sensory profile questions, that cover sensory experiences such as touch, movement, sound, etc. The questions need to be answered by primary caregivers stating how often the affected person responds to the particular stimulus. Once the questionnaire is completed, the summary score she