I (Rupak) have been working with Karkhana Samuha and Surya since the time of COVID. Together, we’ve explored projects like PEBL, Novel Engineering, and last year, we even set up a making space at KUHS. So when Surya shared about a new project, we were immediately excited. At first, I expected it might be something related to science, and when I heard the name “Values to Vision,” I wasn’t exactly clear on what it would be—but I had a feeling it might involve some sort of design process.
I also expected this project might somehow connect with our past work, and in the end, I think it really did. More than that, we were able to collaboratively shape the core values of KUHS. I believe that every school should have their own core values, and this project helped us realize and articulate that. It was wonderful to be part of a process that gave us space to reflect. At KUHS, we’ve often discussed values informally among staff, but we hadn’t worked on them in a structured way before. This project offered us that opportunity.
We’ve always had a school motto—“Cultivating socially responsible and sensible citizens”—and this time we got to reflect on it deeply. We asked ourselves: What does this motto really mean? How do we align it with what we do every day? This project helped us explore that connection.
I (Ngudup) feel like we learned a lot through this process, especially regarding our school’s motto. Without the workshop sessions, that sentence—“cultivating socially responsible and sensible citizens”—would have just remained words for us. But the sessions pushed us to think deeply about it, to unpack its meaning, and reflect on what the school is really trying to do.
At first, I (Ngudup) was not very clear about the project, and since I missed the first session, I was quite confused and felt lost in the beginning. But as the sessions progressed, we truly enjoyed them. You made us go deep into thinking—not just about values, but how those values could guide the school’s vision. That shift in perspective has been incredibly meaningful for both of us.
I (Rupak) was super confused during the first few tasks. We were asked to create a "moment of the car," and honestly, I was blank—I had no clue what to do. But slowly, I started to get a sense that this project would require deeper thinking. As the workshops progressed, we explored concepts like colors and balance, and I somehow managed to make the car move and complete the task. That’s when the idea of design started to connect.
Later, we had to design a logo for our project. That was also new to me—interesting, but super challenging. I (Rupak) had no prior experience with design, but this workshop helped me realize how we can start simply. One part I really appreciated was how we began with drawing simple moments. If I hadn't tried that before, I wouldn’t have thought about using this method with students. But now I see how simple and effective it is—even younger students and teachers can do it.
What I (Ngudup) liked most about the approach was that you didn’t just say, “Design a logo.” Instead, we were taught elements of design, color composition, and basic techniques before we actually created something. That made the process smooth and built a strong foundation for the workshops that followed. As a teacher, I (Rupak) feel that’s exactly what’s needed—starting simply instead of jumping straight into the main content. It felt like a sort of icebreaker that made the rest of the sessions much easier to engage with. I think everyone else felt the same way.
In fact, I (Rupak) remember in the second session—the one on color theory—Ngudup started helping out some of the teachers who were struggling, which added to the collaborative atmosphere.
When it came time to design the Value to Vision logo, I (Rupak) quickly drew an eye because the word vision stood out to me. And since we’ve been working with Karkhana Samuha, I added their name at the bottom of the design as a nod to the collaboration. For the circular design, I tried to apply what we learned about visual balance and drawing attention. I wanted anyone who looked at the logo to immediately notice its elements clearly and understand its meaning.
I (Ngudup) had some experience in design because I’ve been using CorelDRAW in school for some time. So when we started working on the design of our first digital session in this workshop, it felt like a revision for me. I also supported others in the group by sharing what I knew about CorelDRAW. Interestingly, though, our first version of the design was made using Microsoft Word. It was quite fun experimenting with Word as a design tool. Even though it isn’t usually used for graphic design, it allowed us to quickly test out ideas and visualize our thoughts.
1st draft using MS word
The process of creating the design started quite simply. We began by thinking about shapes that are universal and familiar—and the circle or sphere came to mind. I asked Rupak Sir if we could take that idea further. We didn't just want a flat circle, we wanted it to feel more like a sphere, giving it a sense of dimension and depth. We placed the school’s name and motto in the center and chose the school’s primary color as the base.
Around this central sphere, we placed the values we believe help shape a socially responsible and sensitive student. Our choice to use simple, easy-to-understand language was intentional—so that the design could speak directly to our students. The circular structure made it feel as though the values revolved around the school’s motto, just like a solar system, where everything is connected and in motion.