From Joy to Innovation – INCRA’s Creative Journey with Sri Vidhya Special Educators

 

From Joy to Innovation – INCRA’s Creative Journey with Sri Vidhya Special Educators

The INCRA workshop held at Sri Vidhya Centre for Special Children in Hyderabad was a completely hands-on, activity-driven experience designed to spark creativity and innovation among teachers working with children and adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental disabilities.

Far from a typical lecture or presentation, the workshop immersed participants in creative puzzles, team-based challenges, and product-making tasks that encouraged them to think differently, work collaboratively, and explore new ways of problem-solving.

The response was overwhelming: teachers felt joyful, engaged, empowered, and noticed a significant reduction in stress. Many shared that they felt like children again, freely expressing themselves and discovering hidden strengths. Additionally, the activities acted as a stress buster, helping teachers relax and enjoy the learning process while also discovering innovative ways to approach their teaching. More importantly, the workshop instilled confidence in their ability to design meaningful, activity-based learning tools. This creative boost is set to have a lasting impact, as participants are now motivated to develop innovative approaches that can significantly improve the quality of life and learning for children with special needs.

As part of its broader mission, Sri Vidhya Centre is committed to helping its students become more self-reliant through life skills, vocational training, and inclusive education—goals that align beautifully with the outcomes of this workshop. INCRA served as a powerful reminder that creativity, when grounded in purpose, can be a transformative force in special education

Empowering Change: My Journey with I&EYE

 

Empowering Change: My Journey with I&EYE

I recently had the incredible opportunity to conduct a two-day team-building and creativity workshop for the members of I&EYE, an NGO dedicated to providing quality education and health services, including vision care, for visually impaired children. This was my first experience leading such a workshop, and it was nothing short of transformative.

The workshop was designed to foster collaboration, trust, and creativity among participants. Through various team-building activities, we created an environment where everyone felt comfortable sharing ideas and working together. The energy in the room was palpable, with participants actively engaging in every session. It was heartwarming to witness their enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

One of the highlights of the workshop was our focus on nurturing creativity. We explored different activities that encouraged participants to think outside the box and express themselves freely. Watching them discover new ways to approach challenges was a reminder of the immense potential that lies within everyone.

I gained valuable insights from this experience. It reinforced my belief that empowerment is far more impactful than sympathy. Instead of merely feeling sorry for those facing challenges, we can actively contribute to their growth by providing support, skills, and opportunities.

This workshop continues to remind me that meaningful change comes from action. By stepping forward and contributing to our skills, we can create a ripple effect of positivity and empowerment in our communities. Let’s work together to inspire change and uplift those around us! I extend my heartfelt thanks to I&EYE for giving me this wonderful opportunity to learn and contribute.

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Discover the 5-Step Game-Changing Design Thinking Blueprint - Ravi Talluri

The Two Day SRGEC High-Impact Design Thinking Workshop was a transformative experience for senior engineering professors, equipping them with globally recognized methodologies to inspire innovation and creativity in their students. Over two dynamic days, professors explored cutting-edge teaching frameworks from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT, along with real-world case studies from global innovators like IBM, Apple, and GE. 

Professors gained hands-on experience with the Stanford d.school  Five-Stage Design Thinking process—empathy, define, ideate, prototype, and test— tackling real-world problems through collaboration, observation, and creative thinking. The workshop emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, community-based projects, and student-faculty partnerships to drive impactful outcomes. 

The highlight of the workshop was the hands-on Design Thinking activities where professors actively participated in the Five-Stage Design Thinking process through practical exercises such as immersion, observation, interviewing, ideation, brainstorming and prototype building. 

The discussions included insights on embedding Design Thinking into engineering curriculum, as successfully implemented by institutions like IITs and NITs. Participants left empowered with actionable strategies and a tailored framework to foster a culture of creativity and problem-solving within their colleges. 

Workshops like these will redefine how educators approach teaching, ensuring students are not just learners but innovators ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

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"Attending the two-day Design Thinking Workshop was a truly enlightening and transformative experience. It introduced me to the fascinating world of design thinking, a powerful problem-solving framework that encourages creativity, empathy, and innovation. The workshop delved into the five key stages of the process: empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing while demonstrating their relevance in solving real-world problems.

What made the workshop particularly engaging was its hands-on approach. Instead of merely discussing theoretical concepts, we were encouraged to collaborate, brainstorm, and apply what we learned through interactive group exercises. This practical exposure helped me better understand how to put design thinking into action. From identifying user pain points to developing and refining prototypes, every step felt meaningful and applicable to real-time challenges, whether in academic projects, professional scenarios, or everyday situations.

The sessions were made even more impactful by our resource person, Talluri Ravi Sir, whose expertise brought the concepts to life. His ability to explain complex ideas with clarity, while sharing relatable examples, made the learning process enjoyable and memorable. I genuinely appreciated his passion for the subject and the way he encouraged us to think differently.

I am immensely grateful to our college management and our respected Principal, Dr. B. Karuna Kumar and Dr. B. Mahesh Babu, the Program Coordinator, for organizing this incredible workshop. Their commitment to fostering innovative thinking among faculty is truly commendable. This experience has not only broadened my perspective but also equipped me with tools to approach challenges creatively and effectively. It was a privilege to be part of such a meaningful learning journey. Thank you once again for this incredible learning experience." SRGEC PROFESSOR

 A WORKSHOP TO PROMOTE CREATIVE THINKING

Times of India NIE 13 December 2022

G Pulla Reddy High School, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, conducted a creativity workshop in which about 120 students of class X participated with lot of zeal and passion and displayed their creative talent. Teams were formed and each team was asked to come up with out of box ideas to solve real life problems.

Teams were provided with material like news paper, drinking straws etc. and each team created amazing and unique products. They were asked to solve puzzles and create stories to boost their imagination.

Students indicated that they enjoyed the workshop, learned how to solve real life challenges and find out of box solutions, everyone got an opportunity to express new ideas, learned to work in teams with new friends from different class sections and made innovative products from waste material.

The focus of the workshop was on out of box thinking and team spirit. Overall it was a fun filled workshop. This workshop was jointly conducted by Ushashree, School Counsellor, and Ravi Talluri, a Management Consultant.

 

FACTORS IMPACTING PRODUCT SUCCESS AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF A CUSTOMER

 

THE BEST INVENTIONS OF 2021

100 innovations changing how we live

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MULTIPURPOSE SHOE RACK BY BHARGAVI TALLURI AND RAVI TALLURI

 MULTIPURPOSE SHOE RACK - BY BHARGAVI TALLURI AND RAVI TALLURI

My daughter Bhargavi Talluri and I designed a MULTI FUNCTIONAL SHOE RACK using DESIGN THINKING and DESIGN FOR X concepts. This elegant product was designed keeping end users and their needs in mind. Design for assembly and manufacture, Design for comfort, Design for cost and Design for aesthetics methodologies were employed while designing multi functional shoe rack. The white color of the product matches any interior schemes. This product serves the twin purpose of storing shoes and acts as seating furniture.