Threads of Innovation /
Sanjana Mahadevan
Adorning identities - Motifs, colours and experiences
Jay Thakkar (Tutor)
Kamna Vyas (Teaching Associate)
The tree of life - a widely used, intricate Kalamkari motif can be used to represent various concepts and is a recurring theme of representation in my work this semester. 'The Roots of Culture' - An illustrated storybook for children rooted to the cultural context of Chennai, 'The Branches of Time' - A timeline and storyboard depicting life in lockdown, 'The Leaves of Craft' - An experiential map and postcards that represent the clothing of craft communities and 'The Fruits of Workshops', all led to the final game design 'Ajrakhpur' - based on the motifs and processes in Ajrakh block printing.
Ajrakhpur' - components of the game.
Ajrakhpur' - thematic and rule booklets.
Player mats designed for the game 'Ajrakhpur'.
Ajrakhpur' - packaging and physical components.
Ajrakhpur' - detailed pictures of the game and its components.
Ajrakhpur' - box design, branding and components.
Adorning Identities - an experiential story map.
Adorning Identities - field work and postcards.
A timeline and storyboard depicted through the motif 'the tree of life'.
Who Will Be Raja? - An illustrated storybook for children.