Aananda is an exploration of how Jain philosophy can be made more accessible, especially for younger audiences. The project began with a simple question: how do we translate something deeply philosophical into a form that feels intuitive, visual, and engaging today? The project spans multiple touchpoints, a mobile app designed after studying existing religious platforms, a book inspired by the visual language of Jain temples, and a broader digital and print identity aimed at building awareness.
Learning Jainism from my father, who is pursuing a PhD in the subject.
Illustration style inspired by Jain temples.
Mobile application for teachers and students.
App screens.
Newspaper advertisement.
Advertisements for the app.
Aananda, the book.
Cards to be placed in temples.
Stands to inform about sculptures.
This project pushed me to work with something that is deeply personal yet culturally complex. Translating Jain philosophy into design was not just about aesthetics but about responsibility, making sure the meaning stayed intact while still feeling approachable. The process was shaped heavily by conversations and research, sitting with my father and understanding these ideas in depth changed how I approached the work.
What stayed with me was the idea that design can act as a bridge, not just between user and product, but between generations, between knowledge and understanding. It was less about designing screens or visuals and more about interpreting meaning.