Sharbani Ghosh :: Visual Communication :: IDC

VC M.Des

Sharbani Ghosh
Gmail-ID:
ghosh.sharbani
+91 991-610-9408

B.Arch, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Address : 301, Varalakshmi Enclave 17-1-388/32, Laxmi Nagar, Hyderabad- 500059

Interests: Interaction Design, Web based design, Visual Design, Graphic Design

RESUME

Memory Aid Device for Geriatric Alzheimer's Patients
Guide: Prof. Ravi Poovaiah

The project aimed at designing a memory aid for elderly patients suffering from Mild and Moderate Cognitive Impairment owing to Alzheimer’s disease better known as Age Related Dementia. The target group was elderly between the age of 60-75 yrs of age as this the time the symptoms are most prevalent. The project attempted to aid their memory in order for them to carry out their daily routine as close to normalcy as possible.

The project required careful study of Alzheimer’s patients along with extensive research into the aspects of disease, and ongoing researches related to it. It was also important to understand the elderly and Indian elderly in general as well as various aspects of memory.

Remote Play for Preteenagers
Guides: Prof. Ravi Poovaiah,
Dr. Ajanta Sen

The project was done in collaboration with Marvel Technologies (USA). The task was to build an act of play among preteens who are not physically connected or are remotely located. The project required understanding and addressing the complex needs of the user group and building an act of play which engages the same. The end product was a device called ‘Kazoom’ and another called the ‘Tip Hopper’.

The challenge was to build a safe outdoor play which challenged the young and inquisitive minds of preteens and allowed them the freedom to continuously build new and innovative game strategies with the aid of a single device.

Paper In Digital Enterprise: Project Sponsored by HP Labs
Guide: Prof. Ravi Poovaiah

The project does the same through extensive and detailed user studies conducted in multiple phases by understanding the requirements of the user. The aim is to identify the main points of workflow and business processes where seamless transitions between paper and digital media need to be introduced and how they should be introduced. After user studies, design conceptualization and intervention shall take place in order to develop prototypes or flash representations.

Expected deliverable is a pc based collaborative application to do the same.