http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/20153 2026-07-24T04:36:33Z http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/23042 Title: THE BRANDING OF ZARIN HERAT: REIMAGING AFGHAN SAFFRON THROUGH HERITAGE AND CRAFT Authors: BAHAR, MUNIRA; Singh, Varun (SUPERVISOR) Abstract: This project explores the designing of a culturally based and aesthetically advanced brand identity of ZARIN HERAT, a luxury brand of saffron inspired by the history of Herat, Afghanistan. The main aim of the project was to create a brand that would represent the Afghan saffron as a cultural as Ill as a craftsmanship and identity product besides a valuable product. The first objective of the project was to come up with a visual system that would not only capture the cultural and historical essence of Herat but also communicate the richness of saffron. In so doing, the company will be in a position to introduce the Afghan saffron to consumers in India and other foreign markets in a manner that is meaningful, memorable and current. This project explores the development of a culturally-based and aesthetically advanced brand identity to ZARIN HERAT, a luxury brand of saffron that is inspired by the history of Herat, Afghanistan. The main idea of the project was to create a brand that represents the Afghan saffron as a representation of culture, craftsmanship, and identity, in addition to being a valuable product. The first objective of the project was to design a visual system to not only capture the cultural and historical importance of Herat, but to also communicate the richness of saffron. In so doing, the company will strive to package Afghan saffron to its Indian and other foreign customers in a manner that is meaningful, memorable and current.The outer frame of the logo, which provides the mark with a poIrful sense of place and heritage, was inspired by the pointed arches of the traditional architecture of Herat, and its large shapes, such as the huge shapes of the Friday Mosque of Herat in particular. The pattern was formed under the influence of Timurid manuscript painting, which evolved into an important means of expression of the cultural identity of Herat beyond the architecture. The effects of this influence Ire two visual layers, one a narrative heritage illustration influenced by the narrative aspect of manuscript painting and the other by the influence of manuscript borders and ornament. The illustration was inspired by the journey of saffron, its growing, picking, making preparation, and selling. This enabled the visual system to pass on a more significant story of labour, values and cultural continuity besides adornment. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/22597 Title: AI LABS: ENABLING STUDENTS AND ADMINISTRATORS OF INDIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES TO USE THE COMPUTE RESOURCES OF E2E NETWORKS Authors: GUPTA, VIDUSHI Abstract: This report, by author Vidushi Gupta, written under the mentorship of her guide Prof. Taruna Singh, is about AI Labs: Enabling Students and Administrators of Indian Educational Institutes to Use the Compute Resources of E2E Networks. This report documents the design process of this project which was undertaken as part of my final semester internship at the leading cloud and infrastructure provider- E2E Networks. The intent of AI Labs is to create a centralized platform for providing GPU compute resources to educational institutes of India to be, in turn, used by students, professors and university administrators country-wide. This platform is specifically for those domains that require compute for their practical learning, for example, domains like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, computational science, etc. Since compute is crucial for learning in these booming educational domains, every institution must make arrangements for these, so as to enable their students to be able to learn better. During this project, it became clear that this is currently not the case. Compute infrastructure in the institutes is a limiting factor for several students. Even the ones that do have it have a very fragmented and unorganized provisioning for it. Consequently, students rely on personal systems or open-course tools (limited) or third party tools, which are sometimes unethical. AI Labs was developed to address these concerns and make a unified platform that provides compute to institutes, enables them to use it effectively by providing suitable software for it, and addresses their concerns of student- professor collaboration for the same. My role as an intern here was to design this platform end to end. This included understanding user needs through interviews and discussions with professors, students, and university admins, defining the information architecture, designing dashboards, creating wireframes, and iterating on prototypes based on feedback. 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/22596 Title: MED-MATE: A MEDICATION COMPANION FOR ELDERS Authors: LAL, SREE HARI B. Abstract: Med-MATE is a smart medication management device to help elderly people remember taking their drugs regularly. Recognizing the multifaceted challenges associated with medication management in older adults, including memory impairment, complex medication regimens, and physical limitations, this project sought to develop a user-centric solution that streamlines and automates drug-taking recognition sought out ways of addressing dementia, complex drugs prescriptions and physical limitations in the elderly. The basic principles of design aimed at making Med-MATE intuitive and easy-to operate for the aged and restoring some independence in their lives. The prototyping process involved the combination of 3D printing and electronic components that are easily available in the market. Plausible structure of Med-MATE device, including exterior and interior medicine bottle, secondary part was Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printing, material is PLA filament. The various 3D-printed parts were securely assembled using M3 Allen key bolts and threaded inserts, a robust and easily modifiable structure for iterative development. Designed specifically for Med-MATE, the important part is the automated dispensing system, powered by four independent servo motors - one per medicine container. At the time you're due to take the selected medicine, these motors are carefully controlled by an Arduino ESP32 microcontroller, and each raises its designated container in clear view of eye or touch. This is synchronised with an audio alarm from an on-board piezo buzzer offering a multi-sensory reminder system. The medicine container lids being magnetically held down makes Med-MATE a great innovation. This feature goes straight to solving the common problem faced by seniors struggling to take traditional pills because of their weaker grip strength or less coordinated hands. The magnetic lid enables the user to open and close the lid with a gentle twist. It will be an advantage of elders as well as people with arthritis. 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/22435 Title: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY: MODULAR STANDING-GAIT TRAINER FOR LMICS REHABILITATION Authors: SINGH, INDRAJEET Abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a main rehabilitation challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where most present standing and gait training devices are designed for high-resource settings and are poorly suited to local needs. This research presents the design, development, and evaluation of a modular standing-cum-gait trainer specifically tailored for SCI rehabilitation in LMIC contexts. The complete user research with various SCI individuals, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals, the study finds requirements for assistive technology in resource- constrained environments including adaptability, portability, safety, and social suitability. The research process involved prototyping, user testing, and refinement based on feedback from real use circumstances. Results reveal important improvements in user satisfaction, stability, and confidence between SCI users and caregivers as compare to conventional rehabilitation methods. The proposed modular solution includes the anthropometric and biomechanical understandings, focus on critical gaps in home and clinical rehabilitation contexts, and also includes local user viewpoints during design and testing. 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z