Dot Sphere, under its Design Horizon initiative, successfully conducted the Applied Design Thinking & Innovation Workshop 26 at SAHE University, Vijayawada — engaging over 600 engineering students in a large-scale, immersive learning experience.

The workshop was designed to move beyond theory and into application — enabling students to approach real-world challenges through structured design thinking frameworks. Participants explored problem identification, empathy mapping, idea generation, and solution validation, building a strong foundation in user-centric innovation.

A total of 36 teams actively participated, working through hands-on activities, collaborative exercises, and guided mentorship. The focus remained on clarity of thought, depth of problem understanding, and the ability to translate ideas into meaningful solutions.

Among several high-performing teams, Group 10A — “The Dev Team”demonstrated exceptional clarity in both problem articulation and solution design. Their concept, SkillForge, addressed a critical gap where students often struggle to identify and communicate the skills they develop through academic work.

SkillForge proposes a structured platform that enables students to transform their projects into measurable, industry-relevant competencies. Through guided tracking, reflective learning, and AI-assisted support, the solution focuses on building confidence, clarity, and career readiness — shifting the focus from simply completing projects to effectively showcasing skills.

The workshop aimed to position design thinking not just as a mindset, but as an actionable skillset for engineers — encouraging curiosity, structured problem-solving, and innovation at scale.

Featured Team — Group 10A (The Dev Team)

Team Lead:
Arush Misra Boddu

Team Members:
Srujana Siddi, R. Jaithree, Ashish Simon, M. Sai Krishna Suvan, N.S.C Sameer, K. Ganesh, V. Hemanth, M. Mahitha, B. Amulya, M. Keerthana, P. Sri Charan, Vennela Raghava, G. Sri Sai Suraj, Geyana Chalasani, Jalluri Aswini

Date: March 2026
Venue: SAHE University, Vijayawada
Facilitated by: Dot Sphere

Applied design thinking in action — where ideas evolve into impactful solutions