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We are two sisters practising architecture, interior design, and product design for 8 years, and we are based out of Bangalore, India. We are both partners at Kumar & Swamy Architects and have founded "Y" P&SA after working with several schools nationwide.
Our Idea
Being a student in India presents unique challenges. While India's emphasis on academics, work ethic, and scholarly achievement is admirable, these same qualities have created limitations in our education system. Many children struggle with traditional reading and memorization-based learning methods. As former students ourselves, we felt compelled to create positive change. Our work with schools revealed an urgent need for learning approaches that are innovative, engaging, and—most importantly—inclusive of all learners.
When NEP 2020 introduced much-needed reforms to Indian education, we seized the opportunity to create products addressing the key challenges we had witnessed firsthand. Through collaboration with teachers and educators across various schools, we identified ways product design could enhance children's learning. We developed tools for all subjects—not just traditionally challenging ones like math and science. Our designs incorporate multiple intelligence theory, recognizing that students learn differently and that matching learning styles with specific skills enhances educational outcomes.
Understanding that meaningful change happens gradually; we integrated spaced repetition to support academic excellence. This proven educational method, supported by over 80 years of research, enhances learning retention more effectively and less intensively than concentrated practice. We use this approach to reinforce concepts at higher levels of study, helping students build lasting understanding.
Our products are also grounded in Bloom's taxonomy, a framework for organizing educational goals and objectives. This system provides educators a shared language for discussing and exchanging learning and assessment methods. While the taxonomy can generate specific learning outcomes, its primary value is assessing learning across various cognitive levels.