Design Research Methodology 

नील वर्ण (Neel Varna): The Blue Letter

नील वर्ण (Neel Varna): The Blue Letter explores the impact of knowledge, culture and sustainability through the question
“What is the Indian way of sustainable thinking?”.


This explores the two aspects of the Indian way of sustainable thinking- the artisan way and the designer way. Blue is the medium used to map the exchange of knowledge between them.

Research Question: where it started

What is the Indian way of Sustainable Thinking?

Who it began with

PEOPLE OF BLUE

The people without whom this wouldn't have been possible.

Colour - Craft - Culture

CONVERSING WITH BLUE

What is the role of colour in craft and it’s role through
traditional craftsmen?

Tracing Meanings 

MAPPING BLUE

How can we trace the meaning and value of Blue?

Organically Evolving Theme

MAKING BLUE

Communicating intangibles of knowledge through design research.

Proof of Concept

CREATING BLUE

How can knowledge exchanged be expressed through tactility and tangible objects?

New Blue

OBSERVING BLUE

Blue has been the centre, the medium of this research.

New Dimensionality - Cultural Innovation

RESOLVING BLUE

Developing the methodology into frameworks for proof of concept.