Our Collaborators

There has always been a high demand for change, as per the situation and need, in a favourable or unfavourable context. The context of a changing environment results in human physiological changes which are necessary for life, and change is life. Change symbolises growth. However, there are limits to human adaptability and therefore limits to the rate of change with which a person can cope in any given situation. Designers & thinkers are therefore responsible and play a wider role of providing the relevant desired change to stimulate without overloading the human system and application to a higher extent as a tangible outcome. To explain in a nutshell, the following points will explain in the best possible way its role and purpose

  Mission

• To enable a platform for collaboration, cooperation and operations for Binghamton University and Vishwakarma University (and Institutes) students and faculty
• To create and teach a design thinking and problem solving framework
• To develop multidisciplinary approach to system, product and service design
• To synergize the expertise of center-of-excellence in Vishwakarma University for project building.
• To develop cross-cultural design thinking ability
• To build human centricity and empathy in design solutions
• To promote ability to innovate
• To develop the creative confidence in our students
• To foster a culture for the experimentation and prototyping of design solutions
• To co-create impactful solutions to societal problems

  Objectives

• To enable platform for collaboration, cooper
• ation and operation for Binghamton University and Vishwakarma University (and Institutes) student and faculty
• To create a design thinking and problem solving framework.
• To develop a multidisciplinary approach to system design.
• To synergize expertise of center-of-excellences in VU for project building.
• To develop cross-cultural design thinking ability.
• To build empathy in design solutions.
• To promote the ability to innovate
• To create impactful solutions to societal problems.

  Philosophy of the Centre

• Concept of centre of excellence (COE) is a team of skilled knowledge provider whose mission is to channelize the organization they work for with best practices around a particular area of interest related and in the development towards the benefit of society/industry through professional projects with a specific purpose.
• Centre of excellence is also committed to fill the gaps through a rigorous research work with a defined process by collaborating with projects related to industry, NGOs/ and government organizations.

  Principle for Design Thinking and Innovation

• Human Centric (Empathy)
• Collaboration
• Visualization
• Experimentation
• Re-design

  5 Pillar of the Centre

• Capacity Building: Student & Faculty
• Projects: Student, Research & Joint
• Funding Projects – Grants & Awards
• Book Contributions: IPR, Books, Blogs, Publications, & Articles
• Societal Impact: Industry Projects, Internships & Training

  SWOT Analysis

What internal Strengths can we leverage?

• Multidisciplinary programs and faculty at VU experts in IPR
• Strong Industry connections and collaborations
• Strong Arts & Departments programs and faculty
• Prototyping labs on campus for new innovations
• Motivated team that is inspired by DT&I
• Developed a unique & effective Design Thinking & Innovation process (flexible, portable & scalable) - applicable across all domains
• Marketing & Branding capabilities (trademarks, promotional materials, etc.)

What internal Weakness can we overcome?

• Limited access to funding agencies
• Growing graduate programs and research project opportunities

What external Threats should we guard against?

• Other institutions trying to providing similar programs and offerings
• COVID-19 variants extending the pandemic and lockdown restrictions

What external Opportunities can we take advantage of?

• Crisis and societal changes (new normal) post-COVID “new normal”
• Growing need for safe & secure food supply chain
• Block chain technology ensures authenticity of products
• Growing interest in the Design Thinking approach to innovation and problem solving
• National innovation and Startup policy
• New Education Policy (NEP) - student can earn credit (transferable to any institution) e.g. 2+2 program with VU and BU