Axis Colleges Hosts Insightful Session on ‘Design Thinking for Social Innovation’ in Collaboration with Sand Tank Startup Foundation
The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) of Axis Colleges, in collaboration with Sand Tank Startup Foundation, successfully organized a thought-provoking session on “Design Thinking for Social Innovation” on 17th June 2023. The event brought together enthusiastic students and aspiring changemakers eager to explore innovative ways to address social challenges through structured creativity and problem-solving.
The session was graced by our esteemed guest speaker, Mr. Chandan Tiwari, Mission Director of Building Bharat, who brought a wealth of knowledge, real-world experience, and inspiring insights to the audience. His engaging talk emphasized the power and relevance of Design Thinking in today’s world—especially when applied to solving pressing social issues.
Design Thinking, as introduced during the session, is a human-centered, iterative approach to problem-solving. Mr. Tiwari explained its five key stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. This method encourages deep understanding of the users’ needs, creative ideation of potential solutions, testing them through prototypes, and refining them based on feedback—ultimately leading to more impactful and sustainable solutions.
The objective of this session was to equip aspiring leaders and innovators with essential tools and frameworks required to make a meaningful impact in the realm of social innovation. Mr. Tiwari used practical examples, interactive storytelling, and real-life case studies to help students grasp how Design Thinking is being used to solve complex societal problems—ranging from public health to education and rural development.
Students actively participated in the discussion, posed insightful questions, and left the session inspired to think differently about problem-solving. They gained a deeper appreciation for empathy-driven innovation, collaboration, and iterative learning—skills that are vital for creating solutions that truly resonate with the communities they aim to serve.
Axis Colleges is proud to foster such enriching learning experiences that go beyond textbooks and empower students to become purpose-driven innovators and responsible leaders. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Chandan Tiwari for his impactful session and to Sand Tank Startup Foundation for their collaboration in nurturing a culture of innovation at Axis Colleges.