Mini Masters: Your Hands-On Path to Practical Skills

Sarah Anil | Jui Amit Soshte

Mentors: Prof. Guruprasad Kuppu Rao | Prof. Sudhir Bania | Prof. Uday Wankawala

My Role: Research, Prototyping, Ideation, Branding

Duration: 1 Month

Software Used: Figma, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, Canva

Our process began with extensive analysis of popular toy brands to understand their offerings. And we conducted interviews with parents, kids, and carpenters, to provide a more realistic experience, offers mementos with practical use, and considers safety concerns of parents as well

Domain:

EdTech

Product Design

Hands-on Learning

Target Audience:

Children (9+)

Parents (Higher-mid class,

educational/creative toys)

Design Focus:

User Research

Product Development

Branding & Prototyping

Explored the prevalence of theoretical over practical learning in Indian schools, the undervaluation of skilled trades, and the negative impacts of increasing screen time on children's development and creativity.

Problem Statement

Children's education prioritizes theory over practical skills, leading to a neglect of essential life skills. This is exacerbated by the undervaluation of professions like carpentry and a rise in screen time, which limits real-world skill-building and creativity.

I was responsible for the project's visual and physical design, mainly developing the 3D models for 3D printing, final 3D renders, and leading the kit's branding.

I also assisted my partner with the initial research to ensure the design met safety and learning objectives.

Mini Masters is a play kit that teaches carpentry skills. It uses safe, age-appropriate tools to guide kids through three progressive projects, building a tangible memento.

The Mini Masters play kit successfully provides a hands-on learning experience that builds patience, muscle memory, and a genuine sense of accomplishment. By creating a usable final product, the kit gives children a physical representation of their skills and effort, making the learning process both practical and rewarding.

The project successfully developed a valuable educational tool. We also have a clear path for future expansion, including new kits for different professions.

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