FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Workshop related
1. How is this workshop different from others?
In this workshop, you solve a design problem with me in person. Please don't mistake it as guidance; my role will be to unsettle you. Often I give an analogy of design teaching to that of cycling. Whenever you feel you are balancing the design problem, I create a slight push to disturb your balance. I consider you have learnt to ride the day you cycle without my support.
The more you depend on me to solve problems, the less you learn to be independent. It's a thinking workshop.
2. What is the total strength of participants in this workshop?
Five is the maximum number of participants that are allowed in this workshop.
3. Why so less?
As you attend the workshop with my ongoing course students, the number is limited to five only.
4. I am not a designer by training, should I attend this workshop?
Yes, you can attend the workshop. But this workshop is not about passive listening to design facts. You will work on a design problem. Your knowledge of graphic design software is a must. If you are uncomfortable with this thought, I recommend you should not attend. if you are keen on learning the basics of visual design combined with design thinking and problem solving this workshop is for you.
5. Is your teaching style different?
Yes, it is. I promise you it will be about failures, managing uncertainty, and getting frustrated and confused. It is less of hand-holding.
6. Registration process in steps for an individual.
1. Create your account on the IIT Bombay portal.
2. Register for the course by uploading a valid Photo ID
3. Your registration will be forwarded for approval to the course faculty
4. Once the registration is approved, you may proceed with payment.
5. After confirmation of payment, your seat will be secured.
7. Registration process for a company/organization
1. Create your account on the IIT Bombay portal.
2. Register for the course by uploading a valid Photo ID
3. Your registration will be forwarded for approval to the course faculty
4. Once the registration is approved.
5. Send your company name, address and GST to the instructor of the course
6. IIT Bombay will generate an invoice on the company name for the participant/s
7. After confirmation of payment, your seat will be secured.