AT A GLANCE
Prayag Ichangimath
Area of Practice:
Human-Centered Design (HCD), Data Visualization, Sustainable Development, Technology and Art, Social Impact through Design
OVERVIEW
Prayag Prakash Ichangimath is a multidisciplinary designer and educator specializing in Human-Centered Design, data visualization, and social impact projects. With extensive experience in rural development and leveraging technology for community-building, Prayag leads initiatives that bridge gaps between urban and rural communities through participatory design and storytelling. As a full-time faculty member at Srishti Manipal Institute, Prayag’s teaching integrates digital theory, practical prototyping, and speculative design, aiming to equip students with skills in critical thinking and design innovation.
EDUCATION
- MDes in Digital Futures from Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) university
- BE in Mechatronics Engineering from Visvesraya Technological university
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTEREST AREAS
- Human-Centered Design
- Social Innovation
- Community Resilience
- Sustainable Wellbeing
- Data Visualization
- Storytelling for Social Impact
- Speculative Design
- Technology for Social Good
- Rural Development and Digital Cooperatives
CURRENT PRACTICE AT SRISHTI
Courses in Human-Centered Design, focusing on real-world problem-solving and participatory design methodologies
TEACHING PORTFOLIO
- Computer Applications for Interface and Interaction Design
- Data and Visualization
CREATIVE PRACTICE & OUTREACH
- Development of participatory storytelling tools for bridging rural-urban divides
- Prototyping and speculative design projects that address environmental and social sustainability
- Collaborative design projects with non-profits and community organizations
