Budding designers bring joy and smiles via their colourful arts and designs

Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi transformed its Social Club Activity into a vibrant celebration of creativity and compassion, hosting a workshop for the kids of Prayas Social Welfare Society. The activity was designed to sensitise the budding designers towards art’s profound impact on the underprivileged cohort of the NGO and the joy of giving was inexpressible.

The first-semester GDP – Foundation students, guided by faculty members Ms. Anjali Taneja and Mr. N. Rajeshwar Singh, crafted a colourful world for children aged 6 to 10—a journey of art, imagination, and festive joy.

The day began with a warm welcome by NGO representatives. The children, brimming with anticipation, were divided into two groups. Each child received a gift of art supplies: colour boxes, pencils, and paper—a starter kit for their creative adventure. AID volunteers led an immersive painting session for the younger group, aged 6 to 8, encouraging the children to let their imaginations run wild. Bright colours filled the room, each stroke a reflection of pure joy and self-expression. One young participant, Arnav, captured the essence of the day, saying, “I would like to paint my thoughts,” as he eagerly dipped his brush in hues of inspiration. The older group, aged 9 to 10, embraced the spirit of Diwali by crafting delicate, decorative hangings, filling the space with festive excitement. Their hands moved creatively and precisely, transforming simple materials into symbols of celebration and light. 

The energy was contagious, as laughter and smiles brightened the atmosphere even more. The workshop concluded with a sweet note,a gesture by AID volunteers sharing chocolates and toffees with these children. The day left an indelible mark on everyone involved—a heart warming testament to the power of art and empathy. By engaging with children from diverse backgrounds, they gained awareness of the challenges faced by underprivileged communities and developed a greater sense of social responsibility.

Sharing her thoughts, Ms. Anjali Taneja, Assistant professor and faculty coordinator, expressed, “The experience underscored the power of creativity to uplift and connect, highlighting how their design skills can serve a larger purpose.”

Shreya Pandey, GDP- Foundation- I sem student highlighted, ““We students of AID from GDP FOUNDATION would like to thank our respected director ma’am for giving us this wonderful opportunity to visit “PRAYAS JUVENILE AID CENTRE“ and meet special children. We did a few creative activities with them, there were two different age groups i.e. children of 6-8 age groups were asked to do painting and 8-10 were involved in some art & craft activities. Working with those underprivileged children gave meaning to our skills. Overall, our experience was so good both socially and morally. We also distributed some gifts & chocolates to encourage them. Not only these kids but we students also enjoyed interacting with them. We observed that those kids have good skills which they got a chance to showcase today. We look forward to getting such opportunities in the future also.” 

Another student Ankita Thakur from GDP – Foundation -I sem mentioned, “Our visit to the Prayas Juvenile Centre turned out to be quite fulfilling. The NGO shared a video presentation that highlighted the incredible work being done there and gave us a deeper understanding of  the children’s daily lives. We engaged children in various creative activities as per their age group-painting or Diwali Craft activity .I could not help but notice at the end of the day how much pleasure those simple activities had given us all. I felt a sense of fulfillment coupled with the tear-inducing laughter and successes of the children, the very reasons why I believe art is so important to humanity. As I exited the Centre, I appreciated the time I had spent with them and felt elated to know that I could brighten up their otherwise routine day.”