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Expert Talk – Innovation Journey: Imagine, Design, and Make It Real
On 14th October 2025, the Department of Information Science and Engineering hosted an expert talk titled Innovation Journey: Imagine, Design, and Make It Real. The session was presented by Ms Sreeja, Founder of openyourmind.in. The talk aimed to provide insights into the design thinking process and its role in transforming ideas into impactful solutions.
The expert began by stressing imagination as the foundation of innovation. She guided participants through the stages of Ideation, Design, and Realisation. The Design Thinking framework of Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test was explained in detail. Techniques for generating and refining innovative ideas were shared with students. The role of empathy in designing user-centric solutions was emphasised.
Real-world examples of successful innovations driven by design thinking were presented. Tools and mindsets for translating ideas into tangible outcomes were introduced. The session motivated many to explore innovation and design thinking in academic projects and entrepreneurial pursuits. Overall, the talk successfully inspired students to imagine, design, and make their ideas real.
