The Makers Collaborative

Looking at visual mapping/mind mapping/doodling/sketching as a form of thinking, which is known as visual literacy. Visual mapping can help to form associations and develop an idea and NOT be limited to an artistic endeavour. In this sense, it can be practised by anyone. This can be helpful in education, at schools, where so much importance is placed on how well you can memeorise stuff rather than understand concepts. Take a topic and visually map all that you know, have learned or the gaps in your knowledge. Use words and doodles both. You'll have the entire concept on one sheet of paper and know where the gaps lie, and then can refine this visual map. You will also be able to retain the visual map you make. Repeat again, look at visual mapping as a form of thinking that can be practised by anyone. First picture is a visual map on Energy that was prepared as a introduction to the topic for classes 6 and 7. The next slide is all the points that needed to be covered in the session. What other methods do you use for thinking and remembering? #visualthinking #visualliteracy #Doodle #learningthroughplay #sketching #makewithhands #analogue #thinkingwithhands #associations #learning #teacherstraining

Notes on Embedding Real-life Problem Solving into the Curriculum: Trees for Mitigating Climate Change @swati_itaws writes about how our life experiences shaped by climate change can be intgerated into the curriculum for real-life problem-solving. Reading link is up in bio. #curriculumdesign #climatechange #problemsolving #curriculum #teacherpd #amphan #supercyclone #Trees #mitigatingclinatechange #iimc #iimcalcutta #climatechangecurriculum #problemsolvingmindset

With schools starting to reopen this summer, we are happy to begin Demos for STEAM Makerspaces for Schools. STEAM Makerspace is all about 'learning by doing' and inter and multi-disciplinary learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM). We focus on working with hands and project based learning, so our demos are also hands-on and interactive featuring custom-made physical aids and educational kits. If you are a school, get in touch with us to book a free demo (K to 12 levels) for your school. Email at [email protected]. #learningbydoing #handsonlearning #STEAM #STEAMmakerspace #demo #freedemo #themakerscollaborative #projectbasedlearning #prototyping #science #maths #art #engineering #technology #anologue #physicalaids #3Dmodels

Placemaking Manifesto Workshop - What is Placemaking? Where is Placemaking India heading? In collaboration with @GoaZinesFestival Join us in Placemaking Weekend Goa. Sign up here 👉 /lhan0i92 @placemaking_india @placemakingx @theurbanvisionhq @goazinefest @actforgoa @thesafecityapp #placemaking #placemakingIndia #incredibleindia #goa #urbanism #tourism #regenerativetourism #SustainableTravel #EcoTravelIndia #CommunityTourism #PlaceBasedExperiences #ResponsibleTourism

We're making a little detour on our road trip... to Placemaking Weekend India 😀 From 3:00 - 4:30 PM on Friday 27th February we're hosting a workshop with them on Co-creating a Manifesto for Placemaking India through Zines 🗺️✨ & sharing our zines from 40+ artists across India with everyone there 💜 To know more about Placemaking Weekend India & to register for their event head over to @placemaking_india 🌻

Discover zines from @themakerscollaborative @varsha.anantharaman @khushi.walani @crisprocks and many more artists from across India 🌞 23rd - 27th Feb at @barefootgoa 28th Feb at @unboxlabsgoa 1st March at @artjunagoa 2nd - 6th March at @creamchocgelato 7th March at @greenrgoa 8th March at @acajaibagoa See you at #GoaZineFest 💜

As part of the 16 Days of Activism, we launched a collaborative mini-zine on domestic violence with @majlis_law , and the @consulmex_mumbai . Hosted by Mr. Adolfo Dmello Estrada, Ms. Supreet K. Singh, and Adv. Ms. Audrey Dmello, the session brought together experts and community members to discuss accessible, survivor-centred resources. This mini-zine aims to simplify information, support survivors, and foster empathetic conversations. As the 16 Days remind us, change begins with awareness, and this resource is a small step toward standing with those affected.✨ #noexcuse

Made a very scratchy animation from a very old doodle. But it might make you smile for a bit. :)

✨ ONE YEAR OF RECLAIM GUWAHATI ✨ 10 November 2024 → 10 November 2025 What began as a small group of residents determined to save a few trees has today grown into a vibrant, citizen-led movement reclaiming Guwahati’s public spaces, one act of care at a time. 🌿💙 In just one year, our community has shown what collective hope and hard work can achieve: 🌱 51+ clean-up drives restoring Dighalipukhuri 💪 1,500+ kg of waste removed and 1,600+ volunteer hours 👥 600+ residents, students & neighbours joining hands 🪵 25 bamboo bins installed to keep the lake litter-free 🌳 Gosor Golpo launched — a unique community-led tree documentation initiative 🌍 World Environment Day celebrations, waste audits & the launch of Gedgedi Bai, our iconic plastic-eating fish sculpture 📚 Book Reading by Dighalipukhuri Paar — now a quiet ritual by the water 🎨 Eco-Art Sundays, nature walks, treasure hunts & children’s creativity 📣 Press engagements & advocacy to protect Guwahati’s green cover and demand safer, community-informed development 👣 Burhi Ai’r Xadhu Walk — reconnecting people with the city’s stories, histories, and everyday heroes 🤝 Partnerships with schools, colleges, civil society & public agencies shaping long-term impact This year has been about ownership, pride, creativity and care. About redefining what it means to belong to a city. About imagining a cleaner, greener, kinder Guwahati — together. 💛 To every volunteer, partner, supporter and friend who walked with us — thank you. You are the movement. 📖 To celebrate this milestone, we’re releasing our One-Year E-Book — a living archive of the actions, people and partnerships that shaped this journey. Here’s to many more years of reclaiming our public spaces, restoring our shared memories, and rebuilding Guwahati with love. 🌿 Join us. Walk with us. Reclaim with us. 👉 @reclaim_guwahati | @gosorgolpo Thank you Swati @themakerscollaborative for making this e-book possible and Pranjoy @saintsix66 for the awesome cover page pic!

History isn't history when parts are missing. From Tomars to the British, Delhi’s story is layered and diverse. NCERT’s removal of the Mughal Empire from textbooks risks erasing a crucial chapter of India’s heritage. History must be taught in full — not in fragments. DM to get a free printable version of this zine - The Seven Cities of Delhi. Here are some freely accessible resources on Mughal history: https://www.theheritagelab.in/tag/mughal/ https://sarmaya.in/guides/a-brief-history-of-the-mughal-empire-through-its-coins/ /topic/Mughal-dynasty /bitesize/articles/z8jcdnb#zrg9qyc #HistoryMatters #DelhiThroughTheAges #Placemaking #MughalHistory #NCERTEdits #ZineReel #educationalreel

A safe space isn't just a room—it's a culture. It's built slowly, with trust, empathy and intention. Let’s keep the doors open. Let’s keep listening. Hritoja @crisis1o1 , who’s with us this summer, cares deeply about mental well-being and creating spaces where people feel safe to be themselves. She worked as a safe space coordinator for her college initiative to support students, both, emotionally and socially. These sessions were meant to connect people—especially at a time when many, particularly Gen Z, are feeling more lonely and overwhelmed. “I hosted sessions where students could open up about personal challenges, talk freely, and know they weren’t alone. I witnessed people crying, sharing their vulnerabilities, and supporting one another in beautiful, honest ways. The space became a way for students to express frustration, manage stress, and feel heard”, says Hritoja. One of her last sessions focused on letting go and moving on, aimed at third-year students preparing to enter a new phase of life. “It was deeply moving to see their courage and vulnerability. These experiences taught me how powerful it is just to listen and hold space—and I am grateful to have been part of building a small but strong community of support”, she concludes. A list of resources that you can explore to initiate a safe space in your institution or community: Training: /learn/psychological-first-aid?isNewUser=true {free} / Guides: / /lac/en/adolescent-kit-for-the-development-resilience-through-expression-and-innovation #SafeSpaces #MentalHealthMatters #StudentVoices #educationalwellbeing

It was an enriching experience to attend the Placemaking India Weekend 2025 at Bangalore Design Centre from 14th to 16th February, and connect with placemakers from across India and the world, each doing fascinating work in their domains. As the theme for this edition was #AfterDarkPlacemaking, I showcased a video compilation on Kolkata by Night or Raatire Kolkata representing @themakerscollaborative and @placemakingindiawestbengal It looks at Kolkata by Night to observe what people do and how they interact with public places around them along a specific route from Maula Ali to Allen Park and Park Street. It also captures the perspectives of people going about their business after dark, and the themes that emerge from it. The video also documents a few important festivals, neighbourhoods and selected locations in an attempt to map the night-time rhythm of people in relation to public places they inhabit and frequent in this city that we love. This is just a preview. You can watch the complete video on Youtube, and share your perspective on Kolkata by Night or of your own city! Youtube link in bio. ​ #placemakingindiaweekend2025 #afterdarkplacemaking #todayinstreeets #urbanexplorations #citylife #cityateyelevel #walkingthecity #placemaking